5year IDIQ Contract to provide Pink Boll Worm Delta Traps IAW Specifications

The USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Service, Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) requires the purchase of Pink Boll Worm Paper Delta Traps (PBWPDT) in accordance with specifications. This will be a Firm Fixed Priced Indefinite Quantity Indefinite Delivery Contract for a period not to exceed five years Acceptance of traps is conditioned on approved lots of paperboard. Estimated Quantity needed – 5,000 to 120,000 traps per year First Article Test Required In accordance with FAR clause 52.209-4 applies Acceptance of traps is conditioned on approved lots of paperboard. Background: The PBWPDT is utilized in monitoring of the Pink Boll Worm ( Pectinophora gossypiella) a highly destructive insect of cotton. The goal of APHIS-PPQ is to define the extent of these infestations or potential infestations and limit artificial spread beyond the infested area through quarantine and an active regulatory and treatment program. These programs are an effective Federal-State-International partnership that prevents the establishment of Pink Boll Worm in new areas. In order to carry out this program’s objective, PPQ requires Paper Delta Traps to conduct insect presence surveys to support decision-making for program activities. Objective: The Pink Boll Worm program utilizes this PBWPDT in conjunction with specific pheromones to effectively monitor populations. Without the requested traps, effectively defining infestations might not be possible and the ultimate cost of an eradication or control project could exceed millions of dollars should this trap not be available. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 339999 All other Miscellaneous Manufacturing). The Small Business Standard Size is 500 employees. The solicitation will be issued as a 100% Small Business Set Aside. The Government intends to provide the full package for solicitation number 12639521Q0043 and all amendments via this web site. The Federal Government is not responsible for notifications to interested parties regarding the issuance of the solicitation nor any of its amendments. It is the responsibility of interested parties to check this website periodically for updates. Telephone and email requests will not be accepted Anyone interested in doing business with the USDA must first obtain a Dunn and Bradstreet number. If your company does not have a DUNS number, you may contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one by calling 1- 866-705-5711or via the following website: http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform Anyone interested in doing business with the USDA must also first be listed in the government’s System for Award Management known as SAM. You may register on line with https://sam.gov. A prospective awardee shall be registered in the SAM database prior to award, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation. Interested persons may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM database accessed through http://sam.gov or by calling 1-866-606-8220 ***REGISTRATION IS FREE***