Orange Paper Delta Traps with three (3) sticky sides
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
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 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), has issued a presolicitation for 75,000 orange paper delta traps with three (3) sticky sides. This requirement, valued at an estimated $58,000.00, is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and will be awarded as a Firm-Fixed-Price contract. The traps are primarily for surveillance of the European grapevine moth, Lobesia botrana, and other exotic insect pests. The solicitation is expected to be released on April 3, 2026, with quotations due 10 days thereafter.
Scope of Work
The USDA APHIS, Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) program requires the purchase of 75,000 Paper Delta Traps, Orange, 3 Sticky Sides. These traps are crucial for the surveillance and monitoring of the European grapevine moth and for the early detection of other exotic insect pests. A key attachment, "Paper Delta Trap 3 Sticky Sides - Diagram.pdf", provides detailed technical specifications including precise dimensions, a 1" x 1" grid pattern on the inside surface, and specific labeling requirements (e.g., "TRAP#", "COUNTY", "TRS", "ACRES" and instructions in English and Spanish: "PLEASE DO NOT DISTURB TRAP / PROHIBIDO TOCAR, MOVER, DESTRUIR LA TRAMPA"). Bidders must adhere to these design, dimension, and labeling specifications.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Estimated Value: $58,000.00
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 325320 Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing
- PSC: 6840 Pest Control Agents and Disinfectants
- Presolicitation Posted: April 3, 2026
- Solicitation Release Date: April 3, 2026
- Request for Quote Due Date: 10 Days after solicitation release
- Estimated Award Date: April 13, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible vendor whose quotation represents the best value to the Government. Evaluation factors will include technical/capability, price, and past performance, consistent with FAR 12.203.
Instructions to Offerors
All offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and submit offers via email. Offers must comply with all stated procedures and response dates. The solicitation will include FAR provisions at 52.212-1 through 52.212-5 and all required clauses as prescribed in FAR RFO Part 12.
Additional Notes
This is a presolicitation notice for market research and planning purposes only. It is not a request for quotations or proposals, and no quotes will be accepted in response to this notice. The official solicitation (RFQ) will be issued on April 3, 2026. The place of performance is Edinburg, TX.
Point of Contact
Mario Garcia (Contracting Officer) Email: mario.garcia2@usda.gov Phone: 919-257-7535