USDA BINARY EXPLOSIVE REQUIREMENT

This is not a solicitation. This is a notice of intent to issue a BPA Call in accordance with FAR 13.303 and USDA policy (PGI 413.303, Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs)). The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) intends to issue a call against BPA 12639520A0038 for Binary Explosive which to be used in various applications such as, but not limited to: • 1/2lb binary mix are used in smaller culverts. Must work to remove the beaver dam without causing damage to the culvert. Must be shaped for easy stacking with other explosives of the same make for increased explosive force. Must work with delayed blasts in concrete culverts. • 1lb binary mix are used in larger culverts and open areas. Must work to remove the beaver dam without causing damage to the culvert and surrounding area. Must be shaped for easy stacking with other explosives of the same make for increased explosive force. This BPA was competitively solicited on SAM.gov under solicitation 12639520Q0320. This synopsis is not a request for competitive proposals or quotations. Any party who believes they can perform this requirement should submit a capability statement for consideration by the government. A determination by the government not to further compete this proposed requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. The government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice. A party may identify their interest and submit a capability statement by March 27, 2025. Responses, including questions about this notice, shall be sent via email to Latisha Hollman at [email protected].