Pre-Solicitation Hexenol Lures
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- PS1163869
- Agency
- Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business Services Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 325320 Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Edinburg, Texas 78541, United States
- Points of contact
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- Mario Garcia mario.garcia2@usda.gov (919) 257-7535
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is seeking quotations for Hexenol Lures, specifically Z-3-hexenol plastic pouched lures used to detect and monitor Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) pest infestations. These lure-baited traps serve as a primary detection tool for delimiting and surveying the extent of pest infestations, with critical importance to forestry protection and quarantine efforts. The contracting office MRP-APHIS-MRPBS-AAMD will conduct this acquisition using simplified procedures for commercial products in accordance with FAR Part 12 (Revolutionary FAR Overhaul). Award will be made to the responsible vendor whose quotation represents the best value to the Government. The solicitation was released on April 9, 2026, with a request for quote due date of April 19, 2026 (10 days from posting), and an estimated award date of April 19, 2026.
This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, restricting competition to small business concerns meeting the applicable size standards for NAICS code 325320 (Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing). The estimated contract value is $34,000.00 under a Firm-Fixed-Price contract type. No incumbent contractors or specific quantities are identified in the presolicitation notice. The requirement was previously posted on April 3, 2026, and will remain posted on SAM.gov for a minimum of 10 calendar days in compliance with FAR 5.201-5.203 and FAR 12.202 publicizing requirements. Interested small businesses should monitor SAM.gov for the full Request for Quote (RFQ) and prepare their responses accordingly to meet the expedited timeline.
Notice text
Presolicitation Notice
Agency: United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Contracting Office: MRP-APHIS-MRPBS-AAMD
Solicitation Number: PS1163626
NAICS Code: 325320 Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing - 1,150 employees
PSC: 6840 Pest Control Agents and Disinfectants
Notice Type: Presolicitation
1. Requirement Description
The Government intends to request quotations directly from a limited number of responsible vendors via email. This acquisitions will be conducted using simplified procedures for commercial products and commercial services in accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 12. Award will be made to the responsible vendor whose quotation represents the best value to the Government.
2. Synopsis/Posting Requirements
This presolicitation is issued in accordance with FAR 5.201–5.203 and FAR 12.202 (Publicizing). The action has been posted to the Government-wide point of entry (SAM.gov) and will remain posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days.
3. Estimated Value & Contract Type
- Estimated Value: $34,000.00
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (or as applicable under FAR 12.104)
4. Set-Aside or Competition Status
- Small Business Set-Aside - Total
5. Projected Schedule
- Presolicitation Posted: 04/03/2026
- Solicitation Release Date: 04/09/2026
- Request for Quote Due Date: 10 Days
- Estimated Award Date: 04/19/2026
6. Solicitation (RFQ) Scope & Requirements
- Scope Summary: The USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) requires the purchase of Hexenol Lures (Z-3-hexenol plastic pouched lure). The requested supplies are needed to equip program personnel to detect and monitor EAB pest infestations. Lure-baited traps are a primary detection tool used to delimit and survey the extent of the pest infestation. Without these lures, defining an infestation might not be possible. The ultimate cost to the states which become infested with EAB could be billions of dollars in forest products, and quarantines imposed by state and federal agencies may have dire consequences for plant and wood products industries. Severe damage would also occur within the tourist industry. USDA is seeking a quantity of 10,000 Hexenol Lures (Z-3-hexenol plastic pouched lure).
- Contract Clauses: Solicitation will include FAR provisions at 52.212‑1 through 52.212‑5 as prescribed in FAR RFO Part 12. All required clauses as prescribed in FAR RFO Part 12.
- Evaluation Criteria: Factors include technical/capability, price, and past performance, consistent with FAR 12.203.
7. Instructions to Offerors
All offerors must:
- Register in SAM.gov
- Submit offers via Email.
- Ensure offers comply with procedures and response dates stated.
8. Point of Contact
Contracting Officer:
Name: Mario Garcia
Email: mario.garcia2@usda.gov
Phone: 919-257-7535
9. Disclaimer
This is notice for market research and planning purposes only. It is not a request for quotations or proposals. No quotes will be accepted in response to this notice.
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