HVI Seasonal Work
ID: 12639524F1192Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Temporary Help Services (561320)

PSC

SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: OTHER (R799)

Set Aside

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/ce3dfe4cb9644fb29d9ce4b9515ceec9/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, is seeking qualified small businesses to fulfill a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Call Order for HVI Seasonal work during the 2024 Cotton Harvest Season. This procurement involves providing temporary help services, with an estimated total value of $400,000, awarded as a single source under FAR Part 13 following a competitive solicitation that received four quotes. The services are critical for supporting the cotton harvest, ensuring efficient operations during this peak agricultural period. Interested parties can reach out to Jeremy A. Pouliot at jeremy.pouliot@usda.gov or call 612-336-3204 for further details.

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    Jeremy A Pouliot
    (612) 336-3204
    jeremy.pouliot@usda.gov
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