Negasunt Powder 100G and Tanidil 200G

THIS IS A COMBINED SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

The purpose of this ‘sources sought notice’ is to confirm market research and identify potential sources of commercial products that satisfy the Government’s anticipated needs. If no alternate sources are identified, the Government intends to issue a Sole Source Award to Covetrus North America LLC, 400 Metro PL N STE 100, Dublin OH 43017-3378.

Unique Entity ID: D8YKN6NHLLD4 , under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 325414. The USDA proposes to enter sole source firm fixed price contract using simplified procedures for certain commercial items under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 6.103-1 for the purchase of a supply of Negasunt Powder 100G and Tanidil 200G. Negasunt Powder and Tanidil are both solely manufactured by Elanco Animal Health.

Elanco has authorized Covetrus North America LLC as their sole distributor in the U.S. Elanco is the only global manufacturer of these 2 products and only authorized its sale to the USDA for supplying APHIS VS NVS through their distributor Covetrus. The two products are for the prevention and treatment of NWS myiasis (larval infestation) in select species including livestock and certain wildlife.

The products will be available only through APHIS via the NVS and will be distributed in coordination with State Animal Health Officials and federally recognized tribal agencies. If there is an NWS incursion in the United States, the product may be used only by Federal, State, local agencies, and federally recognized tribal agencies, and persons working under their supervision, including licensed veterinarians In responding to this notice, please DO NOT PROVIDE PROPRIETARY INFORMATION.

Submit the response by email to the Primary Point of Contact and, if specified, to the Secondary Point of Contact. Please note that to be considered for award under any official solicitation, the entity must be registered and “active” in SAM at the time of solicitation response. This notice is for market research purposes and should not be construed as a commitment by USDA to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. There is no solicitation available currently.

This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or pay for the information provided in response. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization’s capability. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.