RFQ Jackson Traps - Insect Traps

The Jackson Trap is utilized in a variety of insect monitoring programs for environmentally and economically significant exotic insect pests. APHIS-PPQ and cooperators use the Jackson Trap within federal regulatory pest programs that are necessary to protect American agriculture from pests of concern as well as to gather information about pest presence necessary to maintain access to export markets. PPQ monitors the presence and/or movement of a variety of target pests using a network of detection traps, including specialized lures placed in the Jackson Trap.  To carry out this core mission, PPQ requires Jackson Traps to conduct insect detection surveys to support regulatory decision-making for federal quarantine pests.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 

Solicitation number 12639526Q0030 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Jackson Traps – Insect Traps.

This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference.  The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 325320  The small business size standard is 1,150 Employees.  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

See “RFQ Package” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria.