RFQ for Bulk Ivermectin Treated Corn

This requirement is for the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal Plant Health and Inspection Service, Veterinary Services Cattle Tick Fever Eradication Program (CFTEP). As the Nation's veterinary authority, Veterinary Services improves the health, productivity, and quality of life for animals and people, and maintains and promotes the safety and availability of animals, animal products, and veterinary biologics.

The USDA, CFTEP has been fighting the spread of these ticks since 1906; however, in recent years, cattle fever tick infestations have increased significantly in number. These ticks have been a threat to American agriculture for generations because they spread the disease bovine babesiosis, commonly called cattle fever. This disease caused enormous economic losses to the U.S. cattle industry. In order to combat the Cattle Fever Tick, the USDA utilizes the pesticide, Co-Ral.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 12639526Q0022 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Ivermectin Pour-On 5 Liter Pourable Solution. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference.

The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 325320 Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing. The small business size standard is 325320 Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. See “Attachment 1 – Combined Synopsis-Solicitation RFQ Package” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria.