RFQ for 2C and 3C Fruity Fly Lures

The Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business Services is seeking to procure synthetic food-based fruit fly lure cones for fruit fly detection programs. The solicitation requests two types of lure cones: two-component (2C) and three-component (3C) synthetic food-based lures, with 200,000 units required for each type. This is structured as a single or multiple award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a base period from September 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026, plus four additional one-year ordering periods extending through September 30, 2030. The government will evaluate offers based on price, capability, past performance, and other criteria outlined in the solicitation, with the goal of achieving best value consistent with FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Interested vendors must submit a completed pricing schedule, statement of capability demonstrating experience with fruit fly synthetic lures, three references, contractor contact information, and confirmation of System for Award Management (SAM) registration. The submission deadline is August 22, 2025 at 1700 ET, with delivery required within 60 days after award.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 325320 (Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing), with a size standard of 1,150 employees. The solicitation does not identify any current incumbents or potential contractors by name. While specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the available documentation, the substantial quantities involved (400,000 total lure cones) and the multi-year contract structure suggest this is a significant procurement opportunity. The contract spans a five-year period with the base year followed by four option years, providing potential for sustained business relationship. The place of performance is specified as Edinburg, Texas, which aligns with the agricultural pest control mission in this border region where fruit fly detection programs are critical for protecting U.S. agriculture.