Solid Methyl Eugenol (ME) lures

The United States Department of Agriculture's Animal Plant Health Inspection Service, Plant Protection and Quarantine division is seeking to procure Solid Methyl Eugenol (ME) lures in plug style, 6-gram format for operations in Edinburg, Texas. The procurement falls under NAICS code 325199 (All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees, indicating these are specialized pest control chemical products. The agency plans to award a firm fixed-price, five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract with an anticipated effective date of September 1, 2025. The solicitation (12639525Q0184) is expected to be released on or about July 24, 2023, with quotes due by August 22, 2025. Contractors are responsible for monitoring the website for solicitation release and any amendments, as no notifications will be sent regarding the issuance or modifications.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations, making it available for full and open competition among eligible contractors. The contract structure as an IDIQ arrangement suggests the government requires flexible ordering capabilities over the five-year performance period, though specific quantity requirements and award values are not disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice. The specialized nature of methyl eugenol lures, which are typically used for monitoring and controlling fruit flies and other agricultural pests, indicates this is likely part of APHIS's ongoing plant protection and quarantine surveillance programs. The plug-style format and specific 6-gram weight specification suggest standardized deployment requirements for field operations. No incumbent contractors or previous award information is provided in this notice.