RFQ For Ivermectin Treated Corn
The United States Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is seeking 1,000 tons of double-clean yellow whole kernel corn to be treated with Ivermectin for the Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program in south Texas. The corn will be used to feed wild deer populations as a method of controlling cattle fever ticks, with specific requirements for Ivermectin concentration between 16-24 parts per million. Vendors must submit a comprehensive response package including a signed SF1449 form, price schedule, SAM registration, technical capabilities statement, and three past performance references. The government will evaluate quotes on a best value basis, considering price, past performance, and technical capability in accordance with FAR Part 13.106-2. Quotes are due by January 8, 2025, at 0800 Eastern Time, with contract performance expected through September 30, 2025.
The solicitation is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 311119, with a size standard of 650 employees. Delivery will be required to multiple counties in south Texas, including Cameron, Starr, Zapata, Webb, and Maverick counties, with individual bulk loads of approximately 22 tons each. The government will provide the Ivermectin and metering device equipment for mixing, and contractors must supply labor for mixing the corn to achieve the specified Ivermectin concentration. Delivery of the treated corn is required by February 18, 2025, to the designated locations in south Texas. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves 1,000 tons of corn and associated treatment services, with the primary objective of supporting the Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program's wildlife population management strategy.
12639525Q0041 Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business Services
12/30/24, 2:41 PM RFQ For Ivermectin Treated Corn
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS) is seeking a firm fixed-price purchase order for bulk/bagged Ivermectin treated corn to be used in the Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program. The primary objective of this procurement is to acquire a specialized animal feed product that will be distributed to wild deer populations in south Texas to control cattle fever ticks. The solicitation will be a Request for Quotation (RFQ) with complete details to be issued on December 30, 2024, with responses due by January 8, 2025. Interested vendors should carefully monitor the solicitation site for any amendments or updates. Questions regarding the opportunity should be directed to Mario Garcia, the contract specialist, via email at mario.garcia2@usda.gov.
The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside, specifically targeting businesses within the Other Animal Food Manufacturing category (NAICS 311119) with a size standard of 650 employees. The Product Service Code (PSC) for this procurement is 6840, which covers pest control agents and disinfectants. While specific award values are not disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, the procurement appears targeted at manufacturers capable of producing specialized corn treated with Ivermectin for ecological pest management purposes. The contract will likely involve producing and delivering a bulk quantity of treated corn to be used in targeted tick eradication efforts in south Texas. Potential vendors should be prepared to demonstrate capabilities in animal food manufacturing and the ability to produce a specialized agricultural product with precise treatment specifications.
12639525Q0041 Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business Services
12/30/24, 2:23 PM RFQ For Ivermectin Treated Corn
The Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business Services has awarded contract 12639525P0081 to DEL RIO FEED & SUPPLY, LLC for ivermectin treated corn. The contract, which was awarded on January 14, 2025, has a total value of $325,000.00 and was designated as a total small business set-aside opportunity. This civilian agency procurement was initially posted on January 15, 2025, and represents a targeted acquisition for specialized agricultural products involving treated corn with ivermectin, likely for pest or disease management purposes.
12639525P0081 Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business Services
1/15/25, 10:42 AM