Replace Twin Screw Extruder

1.0 Statement of Purpose: Replacement of twin screw extruder for production of navel orangeworm diet.

2.0 Background: The Phoenix Rearing Facility (PRF) is a 69,000 square foot facility that produces and ships approximately 1.5 million insects per day and has the capability to produce more on a as needed basis. Producing these insects in the required quantities and quality and on schedule, requires that diet be prepared according to PRF protocol in the required quantities. The twin screw extruder (TSE) is essential to the navel orangeworm diet preparation process.

PRF is located at 3645 E. Chipman Road, Phoenix, AZ 85040. This solicitation is a Request for Quotes issued in accordance with FAR 12.603. This solicitation is for Full and Open Competition The resulting award will be made to the response that is found to be the Best Value to the federal government in accordance with FAR Part 13 where the following factors will be considered: Price Past performance (3 references) Technical capability Quality Control No more than 75 pages Quotation packets must include:

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