P24-1446 Bait Hanger Clips

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has issued an informal competitive Request for Quote (RFQ) designated as P24-1446 for bait hanger clips, specifically seeking 500 cases totaling 500,000 individual clips. The procurement requires 16-gauge galvanized wire clips with a pre-bent design, organized into 10 bundles of 25 clips per bag, with 4 bags per case. The technical specifications are derived from USDA's Plant Protection and Quarantine division, with precise dimensional requirements including specific wire gauge (0.062 inches) and a bright, cadmium-plated finish. Responses to this solicitation are due by 5:00 PM PT on May 8, 2025, with a question submission deadline of 12:00 PM PT on May 1, 2025. Vendors must provide answers to questions via an addendum published on May 5, 2025, and the delivery destination is the Department of Food & Agriculture in Anaheim, California, with the procurement requiring F.O.B. Destination shipping terms.

The solicitation includes several set-aside and preference provisions, notably a 5% preference for California certified small businesses and opportunities for disabled veteran business enterprises (DVBE) and subcontractor participation. Bidders must possess a Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number and submit multiple attachments, including a Bidder Declaration, Recycled Content Certification, and Darfur Contracting Act Certification. The contract will be awarded on an "All or None" basis, requiring vendors to include all freight, shipping, and handling charges within their unit pricing. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the procurement is funded by federal funds and emphasizes commercially useful function criteria for small businesses. Although no precise budget range is specified, the volume of 500,000 clips suggests a potentially significant contract value for the successful vendor who can meet the technical specifications and compliance requirements.