Spray Box treat animals for Southern Cattle Fever Tick

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS), Veterinary Services, has issued a Special Notice for a purchase order to acquire a spray box to support the Puerto Rico Cattle Fever Tick Mitigation Program. This notice stems from an incident in November 2024 where the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services detected ticks on imported cattle, leading to restrictions on cattle imports from Puerto Rico. The agency intends to award a purchase order to W-W Paul Sales, a small business located in Comanche, Oklahoma, to procure a specialized spray box for distributing acaricidal treatments on cattle. The contract aims to implement a new treatment protocol that will prevent tick-related incursions and potentially restore interstate cattle movement. The period of performance for this purchase order is anticipated to be from June 3, 2025, through June 2, 2026.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to enable a new tick treatment strategy that will allow cattle exports from Puerto Rico to resume, with potential positive economic impacts for the territory. The contract is set aside for total small business participation, with a specific focus on acquiring a spray box to topically treat animals for Southern Cattle Fever Tick. Contractors must be able to provide a specialized spray box that meets the technical requirements outlined in the associated Request for Quotation, which includes specific dimensions, hydraulic operations, and safety features. The solicitation indicates an urgent need to address the tick detection issue, with a tight timeline for procurement and implementation. Eligible contractors should be capable of delivering a galvanized portable spray dip machine that supports the tick mitigation strategy, including features like brass spray nozzles and a gas engine transfer pump. The total contract value is under $250,000, and it will be awarded using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Interested small businesses must submit their quotations by the due date of June 10, 2025, to be considered for this opportunity.