12639526Q0058 SoW Wing Trap Kit.pdf

Statement of Work: Wing Trap Kit Revised: 02/24/2026

STATEMENT OF WORK

Wing Trap Kit – Paper/Plastic

A. BACKGROUND

Insect traps used with attractants are sensitive detectors of insect populations at the group, genus, or species level, depending on the type of attractant. Attractants allow for detection and monitoring of non-indigenous insect pests and aid in a variety of control strategies. If not detected, monitored, and managed in the early stages of a new infestation, these pests can cause extensive damage, with the cost of eradication in millions of dollars.

B. OBJECTIVE

The requested supplies are needed to equip program personnel to detect and monitor exotic pest infestations. Traps and lures are a primary tool used to detect the initial infestation, delimit the extent of the infestation, and manage introduced pest populations. Without the appropriate trap and lure combination, detecting and defining the infestation might not be possible. Early detection can reduce the costs of an eradication program and make it more likely to succeed, potentially saving the USDA, states, and cooperators millions of dollars.

C. CONTRACTOR’S DUTIES

To deliver the product FOB destination to:

USDA APHIS PPQ

22675 N. Moorefield Rd., Bldg. 6420 Edinburg, TX

D. TRAP SPECIFICATIONS

1. General Description:

The wing trap is a generic trap that is used in conjunction with a lure dispenser to attract various species of moths. The trap is composed of two pieces, a top and bottom (Figure 1). Both pieces are made of white paperboard. The paperboard trap bottom may also be used with a plastic trap top. Lure dispensers may be placed directly into the trap bottom.

The wire trap hanger is inserted into the trap top and bottom. The trap hanger is inserted into two plastic spacers (one each side) of the trap to keep the top and bottom of the trap separated to allow for insect entry into the trap. The bottom of the trap shall have a sticky interior surface. This surface will capture insects as well as hold the lure dispenser in place. The bottom of the trap may be replaced when the trap is serviced. A new bottom piece may be used with the existing paperboard or plastic top.

2. Length of effectiveness:

It is essential that the traps be capable of withstanding outdoor weather for a period of 90 calendar days.

3. Description of trap physical properties:

A. Trap body:

The trap shall be delivered in two pieces, a top and bottom (Figure 1, A. and B.). Each piece shall be folded in half, with additional creases to form a triangle shaped top and bottom of the trap (Figure 1). The dimensions of both the trap and bottom pieces before folding shall be approximately 8.9 x 11 inches.

The trap body shall be made of white, 0.24-inch thickness milk carton paperboard stock, with polyethylene plastic coating on both sides.

The top of the trap shall have two holes on the top and one on each side to accommodate insertion of the trap hanger. The bottom of the trap shall have one hole on each side and two on the bottom to accommodate insertion of the trap hanger.

The bottom of the trap shall have a sticky interior surface. The bottom piece of the trap shall have approximately 7.5 grams of sticky coating applied uniformly to the inside surface of the trap piece, so that the sticky coating is on the inside of the assembled trap (Figure 1).

Adhesive:

Field service trials have been conducted by PPQ personnel testing various adhesives for use on various targets. It has been determined, as a result of the tests, the only adhesives acceptable for use are:

“Stickem Special” or the “High Tack Formula” manufactured and distributed by:

Seabright Enterprises, LTD 4026 Harlan Street Emeryville, CA 94608

Or

“Tangle Trap” Formerly Manufactured by:

The Tangle Foot Company 314 Straight Avenue S.W.

Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Current Parent Company:

Contech Enterprises Inc. Unit 115 - 19 Dallas Rd Victoria, BC V8V5A6 Canada

Adhesive application:

A uniform coating of insect adhesive shall be applied to the two inside surfaces identified on the enclosed drawing. The amount of adhesive to be applied is ten (7.5) grams +/- one (1) gram. The adhesive shall be applied in a manner which prevents deposition outside of the designated area.

B. Spacers:

Two cylindrical plastic spacers shall be supplied to keep the trap top and bottom separated from each other (Figure 1.C.).

C. Trap hanger:

A 16-gauge wire hanger shall be supplied that will fit through the two holes on the top of the assembled trap, the spacers, and the bottom piece of the trap (Figure 1.E.). The hanger shall be approximately 34 inches in length.

D. Optional components:

1. Plastic trap top: A plastic trap top may be ordered separately and shall be able to be used in the same manner as the paperboard trap top. The plastic trap top before folding shall be approximately 8.9 x 11 inches. The purpose of the plastic top is to prevent rain and debris from inundating the bottom. The plastic top must be sturdy enough to prevent rain and debris.

2. Additional trap bottoms (i.e., “liners”): Additional trap bottom pieces, referred to as liners, may be ordered separately and shall be able to be used in the same manner as the trap bottoms sold as part of the wing trap. These liners shall have the same specifications as the trap bottoms sold as part of the wing trap (i.e., a piece of 0.24-inch thickness milk carton paperboard stock, with polyethylene plastic coating on both sides, with dimensions before folding of approximately 8.9 x 11 inches.)

Note: the name “liners” is misleading, as this trap part functions as a replaceable trap bottom, not a separate trap part that would be inserted into the trap bottom.

3. Spacers

4. Trap hanger

E. Trap Kits:

1. Wing Trap Kit – Paper

a. Each kit contains as described above: a Trap paperboard body (Top and bottom), 2 spacers, and a trap hanger.

2. Wing Trap Kit –Plastic

a. Each kit contains as described above: a Plastic trap top, a paperboard bottom (liner), 2 spacers, and a trap hanger.

Figure 1. An example of a wing trap:

E. ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS:

• The resulting contract shall allow for the purchase of complete trap kits as well as individual trap components. Accordingly, the Price Schedule must include separate, itemized pricing for each component associated with each trap type.

F. PACKAGE MARKING

Packaging must be adequate to reach the delivery destination fully intact and without damage.

• The main packing must be in cardboard boxes.

o Use of sturdy boxes, made of corrugated cardboard, designed to withstand the rigors of shipping and handling, to protect the contents from damage caused by impacts, vibrations, and other stresses during transit.

o Empty space inside boxes will be filled with packing peanuts, crinkle paper, airbags, or similar materials to prevent the items from shifting and getting damaged.

o Boxes must be of sufficient strength to allow stacking cartons to a height of 60 inches without collapsing cartons at the bottom of the stack.

o For fragile materials, affix "Fragile" labels to the outside of the package.

• All goods must be packed in boxes not exceeding 20 pounds in weight.

• Containers and closures shall comply with the Interstate Commerce Commission regulations, Uniform Freight Classification Rules, or regulations of other carriers as applicable to the mode of transportation.

• Each shipping container, box and bag must have a sticker affixed on the two widest opposite sidewalls of each carton, that clearly and legibly displays the following information:

o Manufacturers name:

o Order Number:

o Name of the product: i.e.. Wing Trap Kit – Paper/Plastic o Quantity: (Number of units per box and per pack/box) o Lot or batch number:

o Date of manufacture (DOM):

o The following instructions shall be printed or labeled on 4 vertical sides of each carton with all characters being 3/8 inch high:

This side up

DO NOT CRUSH

STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE

• Pallets may not exceed a height of 56” in total height.

G. DELIVERY TIMELINE

o Delivery should be completed no later than 45 days after receipt of order.

H. BILLING INSTRUCTIONS

o Send invoice to person/office who placed the order, or as instructed at time of order. Invoice must show vendor and remittance address, invoice number, quantity of product delivered, invoice amount, and date of billing.

I. SAMPLING AND TESTING

1. Primary Testing

Once potential vendors have been identified and before contracts have been awarded, USDA- APHIS reserves the right to perform testing on the product materials.

If USDA-APHIS deems this testing necessary, each vendor shall supply twelve 8 inches by 8 inches pieces of milk carton paperboard stock, representative of what will be provided to fulfill the contract agreement.

2. Quality Assurance (QA)

USDA-APHIS reserves the right to conduct QA testing of each of the product materials procured through this contract. Testing may include, but is not limited to, weatherability of the milk carton paperboard stock, water exclusion of the assembled trap, and thickness of the paperboard stock.

All samples for testing shall be delivered to:

USDA-APHIS-PPQ-FPML

ATTN: Joe Francese 1398 W. Truck Rd.

Buzzards Bay, MA 02542-1329