Strychnine Alkaloid N. F. Powder
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1148263SS
- Agency
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Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business Services
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 325320 Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6850 Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties
- Place of performance
- Pocatello, Idaho 83201, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) is conducting market research to procure Strychnine Alkaloid N.F. Powder, a chemical used in pesticide manufacturing at the Pocatello Supply Depot. The agency is seeking potential sources capable of providing this chemical, with a focus on domestic suppliers. Interested vendors must submit electronic responses by April 8, 2025, at 3 PM PT, including their business information, SAM.gov registration, and capability statements. Vendors must provide their EPA Registration Number, a Product Specification Sheet demonstrating compliance with the required 97% purity standard, and the product's country of origin. The market research will help APHIS determine the procurement method, with potential plans for a five-year Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (FFP IDIQ) contract.
The procurement is not designated for any specific set-aside category, and the NAICS code 325320 for Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing applies, with a small business size standard of 1,150 employees. The strychnine powder will be used for manufacturing pest control baits utilized by APHIS/Wildlife Services and private agricultural entities. While no specific award value or budget range was disclosed, the agency is seeking a long-term supply arrangement for this specialized chemical product. The Product Service Code for this procurement is 6850, categorized under Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties. Potential vendors should note that this is a voluntary market research effort, and the government will not reimburse any costs associated with response preparation or provide individual feedback on submissions.
Notice text
This is a source’s sought notice as a means of conducting market research. The USDA APHIS is seeking all interested sources capable of providing Strychnine Alkaloid N.F Powder. The USDA APHIS is considering the use of a five-year FFP Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 325320 Pesticide And Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing. The size standard for this NAICS code is 1150 employees for determination of small business status. Product Service Code is 6850. The specifications for the product are as follows.
Specifications:
Strychnine Alkaloid N.F. Powder (>/=97%) - EPA CAS Number 57‐24‐9
Purpose:
The Pocatello Supply Depot (PSD) manufactures several bait products used to control nuisance pests. Strychnine is used in several of the pesticides manufactured at the Pocatello Supply Depot. Strychnine baits are used by both APHIS/WS, and private individuals in agriculture.
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There is no solicitation currently. This is only a source’s sought notice for market research purposes; responses will be used to determine the procurement method for this requirement. Please note that preference will be given to domestic sources in any future solicitations. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for quote. Submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the Government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred.
If you are an interested vendor, please provide the following information:
1) Business name and contact information
2) Business size and confirmation of registration in SAM.gov by providing your SAM UEI Code
3) Capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort with appropriate documentation supporting claims of meeting specifications by:
a. Providing the EPA Registration Number associated with the proposed Strychnine Alkaloid Powder,
b. A Product Specification Sheet of the proposed Strychnine Alkaloid Powder.
4) Product Country of Origin.
Electronic responses are required. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.
Interested parties who provide this product in accordance with the specifications provided are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice no later than Tuesday, April 8th, 2025 at 3pm PT. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to Samantha Johnson at, samantha.johnson3@usda.gov.
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