RFQ Jackson Traps - Insect Traps
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS-PPQ), is soliciting quotes for Jackson Traps and their components. These traps are crucial for insect monitoring programs that protect American agriculture from exotic pests and maintain access to export markets. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and will result in a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Supply contract with five ordering periods. Quotes are due February 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
APHIS-PPQ requires various components of the Jackson Trap, including:
- Jackson Trap Bodies: White, bleached sulphate paperboard (0.024 inch minimum thickness) with polyplastic coating, designed to withstand outdoor weather for 90 days. Must be foldable and imprinted with specific text.
- Jackson Trap Inserts: Two versions, made of similar paperboard with polyplastic coating, parallelogram-shaped, and designed for a tight fit.
- Adhesive: "Stickem Special Hold Fast Formula" from Seabright Laboratories.
- Trap Hangers: 12-gauge soft iron galvanized wire.
- Lure Clips: 16-gauge non-corrosive wire.
- Packaging: Items must be packaged in sturdy, corrugated cardboard boxes not exceeding 20 pounds, with specific labeling and handling instructions. Shipping is F.O.B. destination, with delivery required within 30 days of receiving a Delivery Order.
Contract Details
- Award Type: Anticipated Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Supply contract.
- Duration: Five (5) Ordering Periods, spanning from the Date of Award (estimated 2027) through 2031.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 325320 (Pest Control Agents And Disinfectants).
- Small Business Size Standard: 1,150 Employees.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission: Quoters must submit all documentation in PDF format and pricing using the provided "Pricing Schedule" spreadsheet. The pricing schedule details estimated quantities for each component over the five ordering periods, requiring bidders to input unit prices and calculate totals.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government, based on a comparative evaluation. Key factors include Relevant Experience and Past Performance, requiring references for contracts within the last five years.
- Offer Acceptance Period: 90 calendar days.
Key Deadlines
- Questions Due: February 6, 2026
- Quotes Due: February 20, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible at www.acquisition.gov. First Article testing will be required in two phases after award. Invoices are to be submitted via www.ipp.gov. The primary point of contact is Mario Garcia.