Notice of Intent to Sole Source Agricultural Pesticide Usage Data License and Access
Overview
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Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to negotiate a sole source change order with Kynetec USA, Inc. This action aims to extend the existing contract for Agricultural Pesticide Usage Data License and Access. The extension will provide an additional seven months of access to the FarmTrak database and two more years of pesticide usage data (2024 & 2025). Capability statements are due by April 8, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
The EPA's Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP) Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) Biological and Economic Analysis Division (BEAD) requires continuous access to the FarmTrak database through May 2027 and pesticide usage data for calendar years 2024 and 2025. This data is critical for conducting refined risk assessments for pesticide chemicals. The proposed extension ensures continuity of operations, preserves data integrity, and avoids duplication of costs, which would arise from transitioning to a new vendor.
Contract Details
- Type: Special Notice – Notice of Intent to Sole Source (change order to an existing contract)
- Incumbent: Kynetec USA, Inc.
- NAICS: 541910 Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling
- Set-Aside: None
- Response Due: April 8, 2026
- Published: April 2, 2026
Justification for Sole Source
The EPA states that Kynetec USA, Inc. is the only source positioned to provide uninterrupted access to the required database and necessary pesticide survey data. Transitioning to another vendor would necessitate repurchasing previously funded subscription access and historical data (1998-2023), severely disrupting OPP's ability to perform critical risk assessments and potentially impacting the accuracy of human health and ecological risk modeling.
Action for Industry
This notice is not a request for quote, and no solicitation will result from it. However, any firm that believes it can meet the EPA's requirements and provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government may submit a capability statement. Responses must be in writing and submitted by the due date.
Contact Information
- Contracting Officer: Kareen Mansfield (Mansfield.Kareen@epa.gov)
- Contract Specialist: Lemile Chandler (Chandler.Lemile@epa.gov) Telephone calls will not be accepted.