Green Milk Carton Traps

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) division is seeking to procure 20,000 green milk carton traps specifically designed for spongy moth population surveys. These specialized traps must be manufactured from milk carton-grade paperboard stock with polyethylene coating, colored green, and engineered to withstand outdoor conditions for 90 calendar days. The procurement will be divided into two orders: an initial order of 11,000 traps followed by a subsequent order of 9,000 traps. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), provide past performance references, and submit complete quotation packages including detailed specifications for die-cutting modifications, color requirements, and printing specifications. The traps must undergo first article testing and quality control inspections, with proposals due to Latisha Hollman by August 5, 2025, just seven days after the July 29, 2025 posting date.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 322130 (Paperboard Mills), restricting competition to qualifying small businesses. The contract structure is a firm fixed-price purchase order with a base period extending from the date of award through June 30, 2026. The traps will be packaged in containers not exceeding 250 units per box, with invoicing processed through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Performance will take place in Edinburg, Texas, supporting APHIS's decision-making process for program activities related to insect presence and population level surveys. While no specific contract value is disclosed in the solicitation notice, the substantial quantity of 20,000 specialized traps indicates a significant procurement opportunity for small business paperboard manufacturers.