Sources Sought: Nitrite Residue Analytical Method Independent Laboratory Validation (ILV).

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is seeking capability statements from small business firms for a proposed project for Nitrite Residue Analytical Method Independent Laboratory Validation (ILV). The purpose of this project is to fulfill one of the data requirements for a future USDA APHIS pesticide registration application to EPA for a toxicant for feral swine containing sodium nitrite. Services will independently validate an analytical method to measure nitrite residues in pig muscle, fat and liver tissues. The study will be conducted in accordance with EPA OPPTS guidelines 860.1340 pertinent to the ILV only, and EPA FIFRA GLP requirements. The contractor must have had at least one inspection or data audit by the U.S. EPA for compliance with EPA FIFRA GLP standards within the last 10 years, including a record of conducting these studies per the OPPTS guidelines 860.1340. The laboratory must provide documentation from the facility's ‘Master Schedule' of at least one of each of these studies within the past five years. The intended Study Director contributing to this study must demonstrate prior experience participating in at least one other of this type of study per the OPPTS guidelines 860.1340. All interested parties are invited to submit capability statements for acquisition planning purposes. The following outline is recommended (5-page limit): 1) Company name, address, and primary point of contact information 2) A statement of capability (see contractor qualification requirements above) 3) Recent and relevant past performance information 4) Business Ownership and Self‐Certification information (i.e. Small Business, Women‐Owned Small Business, Veteran Owned, Service Disabled Veteran Owned) 5) Current Government Certifications (i.e. 8(a) certified, 8(a) joint venture, Small Disadvantaged Business HUBZone Certified) 6) List Pertinent Codes: NAICS Codes (numbers only), DUNS number USDA APHIS reserves the right to determine if a small business set-aside is appropriate based upon the capability information provided in response to this notice, and other pertinent information gathered by the contracting officer. Respondents should ensure the information provided is detailed, current, accurate, and complete. Please submit capability statements by email to Lisa Draves, [email protected] . This notice does not constitute a solicitation. This invitation for capability statements is for planning purposes only. The acquisition strategy for this proposed project has not yet been determined. Response to this notice is strictly voluntary. The Government will not reimburse any party for its participation in this effort. Information submitted in response to this notice is subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge or provide feedback with respect to any information submitted under this notice.