Fruit Fly 2C and 3C Synthethic Lures
ID: 12639524Q0188Type: Solicitation
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AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICEMRPBS MINNEAPOLIS MNMINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55401, USA

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Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (325320)

PSC

PEST CONTROL AGENTS AND DISINFECTANTS (6840)

Set Aside

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/967b863aae7b4bc0bc0b72770e7fc0c8/view
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    The US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, is seeking small businesses to manufacture and supply synthetic fruit fly lures, a critical tool for detecting and managing infestations. The solicitation is for an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract, with specific requirements for two- and three-component lures. These lures are essential in survey and eradication programs, targeting Mediterranean and Mexican fruit flies, which pose significant threats to US agricultural interests. Offerors must provide samples, pricing schedules, and information on their capabilities, with contracts awarded based on criteria including price, product quality, and past performance. Key dates include the question deadline on November 30, 2024, and offer submissions due the same day.

    Contact Mario Garcia at mario.garcia2@usda.gov or 919-257-7535 for more information on this opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Mario Garcia
    (919) 257-7535
    mario.garcia2@usda.gov
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    12639524Q0188.pdf
    The USDA's APHIS seeks to procure an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for synthetic food-based lures used to attract and capture various fruit flies, specifically Mediterranean and Mexican fruit flies, which are critical for detecting and managing infestations. These lures are essential tools for survey and eradication programs. Offerors are expected to provide individually packaged two-component and three-component lures that meet specific chemical composition and packaging requirements. The lures should be easy to open and remove from traps and should be delivered in quantities of 4,000 each. Pricing schedules are required for each product and year, with deliveries to be made over a five-year period. The evaluation criteria weigh factors like price, odor, ease of package opening, and past performance. Vendors must also submit samples for evaluation and provide information on their quality assurance procedures. Critical dates include a quote submission deadline of July 31, 2024, with a period of performance from September 2024 to September 2029.
    12639524Q0188 001.pdf
    The USDA's Request for Proposal (RFP) seeks an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract for synthetic food-based lures to attract various fruit flies, primarily Mediterranean and Mexican fruit flies, which are critical threats to US agriculture. These lures are essential tools for detecting and managing fruit fly infestations. The RFP specifies detailed technical requirements for two- and three-component lures, focusing on their effectiveness, durability, and ease of use. Offerors must provide pricing schedules and samples for evaluation, along with information on their capability and past performance. The government plans to award multiple contracts, with each contractor delivering the specified lures FOB Destination to a specified USDA location in Texas. Evaluation criteria include price, product quality, past performance, and dispenser performance, with past performance and dispenser performance given equal weight to price. Critical dates include a question deadline and an offer due date of November 30, 2024. This RFP also incorporates numerous FAR clauses, outlining contractor responsibilities and government examination rights, with orders placed as needed during the contract period.
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