RFQ For Ivermectin Treated Corn

The United States Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is seeking 1,000 tons of double-clean yellow whole kernel corn to be treated with Ivermectin for the Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program in south Texas. The corn will be used to feed wild deer populations as a method of controlling cattle fever ticks, with specific requirements for Ivermectin concentration between 16-24 parts per million. Vendors must submit a comprehensive response package including a signed SF1449 form, price schedule, SAM registration, technical capabilities statement, and three past performance references. The government will evaluate quotes on a best value basis, considering price, past performance, and technical capability in accordance with FAR Part 13.106-2. Quotes are due by January 8, 2025, at 0800 Eastern Time, with contract performance expected through September 30, 2025.

The solicitation is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 311119, with a size standard of 650 employees. Delivery will be required to multiple counties in south Texas, including Cameron, Starr, Zapata, Webb, and Maverick counties, with individual bulk loads of approximately 22 tons each. The government will provide the Ivermectin and metering device equipment for mixing, and contractors must supply labor for mixing the corn to achieve the specified Ivermectin concentration. Delivery of the treated corn is required by February 18, 2025, to the designated locations in south Texas. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves 1,000 tons of corn and associated treatment services, with the primary objective of supporting the Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program's wildlife population management strategy.