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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for 125 Bags 70% WSP (20 x .6oz) of Transtect prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 12639523Q0261 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

This solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2023-04. The complete text of any of the clauses and provisions may be accessed in full text at https://www.acquisition.gov

This is a Total Small Business Set-aside with the associated NAICS Code of 325320, Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1,150 employees. The PSC is 2879. The Government will award a firm-fixed-price contract or a FAR 13.303 BPA order resulting from this combined synopsis/solicitation.

Requirement Description:

CLIN 0001, Unit of Measure: EA, Qty: 125 Units of Transtect 70% (WSP) Spray

Transtect is used by the Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) program for control of SLF in areas where other treatment options are option.

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1. Specifications: Transtect is water soluble systemic insecticide containing 70% active ingredient (Dinotefuran) that allows PPQ to treat for SLF in areas where other treatment options are not an option.


2. Requirements: Delivery shall be made on 08/31/2023. Items shall be shipped FOB destination to the address listed below.


3. Location: The contractor shall deliver line item 0001 FOB Destination to the following address: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Plant Protection Quarantine (PPQ) 2880 Pottsville-Minersville Hwy, Unit 100, Minersville, PA 17954

Interested vendors must submit:

1) Quoter name, contact information, SAM Unique Entity ID number and verification of SAM.gov registration

2) Unit Pricing

3) Product Country of Origin (see also Buy American Certificate, 52.212-3(f))

4) Proof of technical acceptability by providing:

a) A complete product description (to include manufacturers data sheet containing the specifications of the product) that shows the proposed product to be supplied meets the technical requirements of the contract. Product description information must show the product form.

b) Confirmation that delivery can be made by the requested dates.

Clauses and Provisions

The following Clauses and Provisions apply to this solicitation:

Provision 52.204-7 System for Award Management

Provision 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting

Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Evaluation criteria shall consist of Price and Technical Acceptability. Quotations will be evaluated in accordance with FAR Part 13.

Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Quoters must complete annual representations and certifications online in the System for Award Management (SAM) in accordance with FAR 52.212-3. If paragraph (b)(2) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.

Clause 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance.

Clause 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance.

Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

Clause 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors.

Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Jun 2023). The following FAR clauses listed in 52.212-5 will be applicable:

- 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards

- 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application

-52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment.

-52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside

-52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation

-52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule

-52.222-3, Convict Labor

-52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies

-52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities

-52.222-26, Equal Opportunity

-52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities

-52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons

-52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving

-52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies

-52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases

-52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management

Quotations are due Tuesday, August 22nd at 2:00pm ET. Please submit quotations via email to cody.grey@usda.gov

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing via email to the contract specialist, Cody Grey, at cody.grey@usda.gov.

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