Pelletized Kanza Corn Cob Granules
ID: 12639525Q0040Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICEMRPBS AAMD CONTRACTINGRIVERDALE, MD, 20737, USA

NAICS

Other Animal Food Manufacturing (311119)

PSC

FORAGE AND FEED (8710)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/68e80088756e424c8da08a020208d159/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), is seeking quotes for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for pelletized Kanza corn cob granules, intended for use in rearing the Mexican Fruit Fly at their facility in Edinburg, Texas. This procurement is set aside for small businesses, including service-disabled veteran-owned and economically disadvantaged women-owned businesses, and requires the submission of product samples, a signed Standard Form (SF) 1449, a pricing schedule, and past performance references. The contract will span five years, from March 15, 2025, to March 14, 2030, with estimated annual deliveries of 352,000 pounds every 35 days, and all submissions must comply with Buy American provisions. Interested vendors should contact Margaux Nenichka at Margaux.G.Nenichka@usda.gov and submit their quotes by March 7, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Margaux Nenichka
    Margaux.G.Nenichka@usda.gov
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    B3_12639525Q0040.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) for the procurement of pelletized corn cob granules to be supplied to the Mexican Fruit Fly Rearing Facility in Edinburg, Texas. The contract covers a five-year period, running from March 15, 2025, to March 14, 2030, with specific ordering periods identified. The granules will be delivered in 40-pound bags, classified under the product/service code 8710 for forage and feed. The solicitation is open to small businesses, including service-disabled veteran-owned and economically disadvantaged women-owned businesses. It's important that vendors respond by the specified date. The document specifies delivery requirements and administrative details necessary for participants in this federal procurement process. This RFP demonstrates the government's ongoing efforts to manage agricultural pest control and support small business involvement in federal contracts.
    Corn Cob Specs Solicitation w Provisions - ls_MGN.pdf
    The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is seeking quotes for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for pelletized corn cob granules, primarily used in rearing the Mexican Fruit Fly. This solicitation is designated for small businesses with a NAICS code of 311119, and quotes must be submitted by March 7, 2025. Key requirements include the submission of product samples, a signed Standard Form (SF) 1449, a pricing schedule, and past performance references. The contract will span five years with estimated annual deliveries of 352,000 pounds of the granules, delivered every 35 days. All submissions must comply with Buy American provisions, and vendors must disclose the country of manufacture. The document specifies packaging and delivery instructions, as well as product specifications to ensure quality control. Invoicing will be processed through the Invoice Processing Platform, and the contractor must maintain registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). The Project emphasizes adherence to federal regulations and quality assurance to support the USDA's pest management program.
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