SAM #12639526P0218

Procurement of ECO18-BG55 Signal Green Pigment for sterile fly dispersal at Moore Air Base

This procurement opportunity is for the supply of ECO18-BG55 Signal Green Pigment to support sterile fly dispersal operations at Moore Air Base, Texas. - USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is requesting 3,300 lbs of pigment - Supplied as 60 bags, each weighing 55 lbs - The pigment is manufactured by DayGlo Color Corporation - DayGlo is the only OEM whose pigment is tested and approved for NWS larvae dye applications - Approval is based on COPEG laboratory methods and PPQ S&T program requirements - The pigment is essential for the New World Screwworm (NWS) Readiness and Response Policy Initiative - Used in sterile fly production and dispersal - Market research identified other pigment manufacturers, but their products are not approved for this application - No service line items are included; this is a product-only procurement - The procurement is a sole-source justification due to the unique approval status of DayGlo's pigment

Product Details: - ECO18-BG55 Signal Green Pigment - Part number: ECO18-BG55 - Quantity: 3,300 lbs (60 bags x 55 lbs) - Intended for NWS sterile fly dispersal

OEM: - DayGlo Color Corporation

Period of Performance: - Not specified in the document

Estimated Contract Value: - Based on typical pigment pricing, estimated range: $15,000 - $40,000

Potential Competitors: - Other pigment manufacturers exist, but none are approved for this application

Competing Products: - Alternative signal green pigments (not tested/approved for NWS larvae dye applications)

Key Requirements: - Only DayGlo's pigment is approved for use in the sterile fly production program - Product must meet COPEG and PPQ S&T standards

Description

In accordance with the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul (RFO) FAR 12.102 (a), the following documents the decision to restrict competition for this acquisition.

Description of Supplies or Services This procurement of 3,300 lbs (60ea 55# bags) of ECO18-BG55 Signal Green Pigment is for use at the New World Screwworm (NWS) dispersal facility at Moore Air Base (MAB), Edinburg, TX. This procurement is essential for the targeted dispersal of sterile flies to support the Secretary of Agriculture's five-pronged plan of the NWS Readiness and Response Policy Initiative.

Selected Source

DayGlo Color Corporation  4515 St. Clair Avenue Clevland, OH 44103 UEI: RJCLVF2V6X33

Justification for Restricting Competition and the Basis for that Decision.

A. The DayGlo pigment is the only pigment tested and approved for NWS larvae dye applications by the COPEG methods and development laboratory. Utilizing DayGlo pigment is in compliance with the Secretary of Agriculture’s strategy “use of proven sterile insect technology”. DayGlo dye has undergone extensive testing for its effects on fly development and lifespan as well as post capture identification characteristics, IT is the only dye that is currently approved by PPQ S&T for use in sterile fly production program.

B. Market Research was performed and identified other pigment dyes manufacturer. However these dyes have not gone through testing for use in sterile fly production. 

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