Optical sorter
ID: JR1151212Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICEMRPBS MINNEAPOLIS MNMINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55401, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS, TEST EQUIPMENT, COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES (6650)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/53212019754047abad9a10b722b3248a/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture, specifically the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, is preparing to issue a request for quotes for an optical sorter to be utilized at the Mexican Fruit Fly Rearing Facility in Edinburg, Texas. This procurement aims to acquire an automated sorting machine capable of efficiently separating male and female flies from the newly developed Black Pupae Strain (BPS-10), which is crucial for the Sterile Insect Technique used to control pest populations in commercial citrus growing regions. The solicitation is expected to be available on SAM around April 21, 2025, and interested parties should monitor the site for updates. For inquiries, contact Jim Roloff at james.g.roloff@usda.gov or call 612-590-7603.

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    Jim Roloff
    (612) 590-7603
    james.g.roloff@usda.gov
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