Automation of Moth Collection System

The USDA APHIS Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business Services seeks to automate the moth collection system at its Phoenix Rearing Facility. The current manual process uses cyclones to collect adult moths which then must be emptied. The agency requires an automated drop system using a PLC and associated valves and wiring to shut off fans, turn on dust collection, and open/close valves to empty cyclones in sequence. Interested parties should monitor beta.sam.gov on or after June 7, 2021 for solicitation 12639521Q0165 which will provide full details and have proposals due by August 15, 2021.

The procurement is open to all parties on an unrestricted basis under NAICS code 334513 for measuring, detecting, and navigating instruments. No set-aside designation is used. The pre-solicitation notice did not include potential award values or timelines for completion of the automated system. The current manual process services approximately 30 collection sites which would need to be upgraded if the prototype design depicted is implemented. Questions may be directed to the contracting officer listed in the full solicitation expected to post in June.