SAM #12639526Q0198

USDA APHIS Solicitation for Z-3 Hexenol Lures for Emerald Ash Borer Detection

This opportunity is for the supply of Z-3 Hexenol Lures to support the USDA's Emerald Ash Borer detection and monitoring program. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) office - Products Requested: - Z-3 Hexenol Lures (also referenced as Z-3-hexenol Lure) - Part number: 7540-01-152-8067 (where specified) - Quantity: 7,000 units per year, totaling 35,000 units over five years - Lure specifications: - Plastic pouched - 50 mg/day release rate - 60-day field life - Individually sealed in Mylar bags - Packaged in cardboard boxes with specific packing and labeling - Fastening devices included in at least a 1:1 ratio to lures - Contract Structure: - Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract - Five annual ordering periods - Tiered pricing based on quantity - Minimum order value: $1,000; Maximum order value: $350,000 per ordering period - Delivery & Quality Requirements: - Delivery within 60 days of order receipt, FOB destination (Edinburg, TX) - Quality assurance surveillance required - Invoicing via Invoice Processing Platform - Notable Requirements: - Small business set-aside (including EDWOSB and SDVOSB) - No specific OEMs named; open to all qualified small business sources - OEMs: - No specific manufacturers identified in the solicitation - Potential competitors include companies specializing in pheromone lures and insect monitoring products.

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.  Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 

Solicitation number 12639526Q0198 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Z-3 Hexenol Lures.  The requested supplies are needed to equip program personnel to detect and monitor Emerald Ash Borer pest infestations.

This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 325320  The small business size standard is 1,150 employees.  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

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