SAM #12639526Q0260

USDA APHIS Procurement of Better Engineering C-24 Cyberjet Washing System for Fruit Fly Facility

The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is seeking to procure a specialized washing system for its Mexican Fruit Fly Rearing Facility in Edinburg, TX. - Government Buyer: - USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) - Marketing and Regulatory Program Business Services (MRPBS) - Acquisition and Asset Management Division (AAMD), Acquisition Branch - OEM Highlight: - Better Engineering is the specified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) - Products Requested: - One (1) Better Engineering Model C-24 Cyberjet Conveyorized Parts Washing System - Part number: C-24 - Features: Two spray modules (S3 and S5), one dry module (DH), stainless steel construction, 460 Volt 3-Phase 60 HZ utility requirements - Purpose: Sanitation of Mexican Fruit Fly enclosures to support sterile insect release programs - Estimated freight for equipment delivery - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Equipment must be identical or equivalent to the existing system - Vendors must provide all materials, equipment, supplies, labor, and transportation - System must meet specific utility and construction requirements for use in a biosecure facility - Delivery required by the specified date to the Edinburg, TX facility

Description

BRAND NAME PROCUREMENT

SMALL BUSINESS

The processes involved in the rearing of Mexican Fruit Fly requires the use of (1) commercial eclosion tray/screen washing systems for the sanitation of adult production of Mexican Fruit Fly. This equipment is used to disinfect fruit fly enclosures. Without the use of this equipment, the process is extremely labor intensive and could result in monetary surplus regarding labor. The request for a Better Engineering model C-24 “Cyberjet” system is to provide the program with a quality specialized equipment that is identical or equivalent to the existing equipment as current on-site tray/screen washing system is obsolete.  Procurement of this equipment is an effective use of program allocations to avoid delays in the rearing, release, and sanitation purposes involving all aspects of sterile insect releases used for biological control of plant pests. 

Requirements                                                     

The purpose of this project is to procure a Model C-24 “Cyberjet” that will be used at the Mexican fruit fly Rearing Facility. The work to be performed under this contract consists of furnishing all materials, equipment, supplies, labor and transportation as required by the Pricing Schedule and in accordance with these specifications. All work materials and services not expressly called for in these specifications but are necessary for completion of the contract requirements shall be performed and furnished by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

Quotes are due by 12 August 2026 5:00 PM EST

No late submissions will be accepted by Contracting Officer Quotes will be no more than 50 pages. Evaluations will be based on the following: 1 Ability to provide procurement by SOW parameters 2 Previous contracts (3) to show similar procurements to customers 3 Technical Ability 4 Price

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All questions be directed to Contracting Officer:

Todd K. Bierl (Major Program Contracting Officer) Emergency Acquisition Marketing and Regulatory Program Business (MRPBS) Acquisition and Asset Management Division (AAMD) Acquisition Branch Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Office#(612)336-3465 Cell# (612)500-1321/(763)286-8084

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