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This appears to be an image file showing a wire tie sample, referenced as part of a solicitation for wire ties. The solicitation seeks a single-award, firm-fixed-price IDIQ contract for a 5-year period for the USDA, AMS Cotton and Tobacco Program.

Award is anticipated by March 31, 2025, with vendors required to submit physical samples of two types of wire ties (10 gauge 10' and 10 gauge 10' 3") by March 12, 2025, to the USDA office in Memphis for technical evaluation. Evaluation factors include technical qualification (meeting specifications and Buy American Act requirements), experience/past performance (2-5 references required), and price. Technical and past performance factors combined are significantly more important than price. The opportunity is set aside for small businesses under NAICS 332618 with a size standard of 500 employees. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and submit required documentation including SF1449, price quotation spreadsheet, experience sheets, and vendor FAR representations to the Contract Specialist via email.