SOURCES SOUGHT
68 -- Phos-Chek WD881 Class A foam concentrate
- Notice Date
- 11/6/2024 5:19:44 AM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 325320
— Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- MRPBS MINNEAPOLIS MN MINNEAPOLIS MN 55401 USA
- ZIP Code
- 55401
- Solicitation Number
- SSNVSL0025
- Response Due
- 11/20/2024 1:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 12/05/2024
- Point of Contact
- Carol Dingess, Phone: 9704947360
- E-Mail Address
-
carol.dingess@usda.gov
(carol.dingess@usda.gov)
- Description
- PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES OR PROPOSALS, NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes and is not to be construed as a commitment by the� U.S. Government, nor will the U.S. Government pay for information solicited The� U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal Plant Health Inspection Services, Veterinary Services Logistics Support Center� (USDA/APHIS/NVSL) in Kansas City, MO is seeking� capable, qualified business entities� to supply Phos-Chek WD881 Class A foam concentrate in 5 gallon containers or 55 gallon drums. Background: The US National Veterinary Stockpile (NVS) is the nation's repository of vaccines and other critical veterinary supplies and equipment. It exists to augment state and local resources in the fight against dangerous animal diseases that could potentially devastate American agriculture, seriously affect the economy, and threaten the public�s health. Homeland Security Presidential Directive 9 established the NVS in 2004. It required the NVS to deploy within 24 hours �sufficient amounts of animal vaccine, antiviral, or therapeutic products to appropriately respond to the most damaging animal diseases affecting human health and the economy�� The directive reflects the nation�s concern that terrorists could simultaneously, in multiple locations, release disease threats of an unprecedented magnitude; thus, the need for an NVS that could deliver at the least cost, large quantities of critical veterinary supplies and equipment to the right place at the right time for as long as is necessary. The NVS stores its inventory in multiple locations and in sufficient volume to ensure its ability to respond to multiple, large-scale, simultaneous animal disease outbreaks. Surge� Quantities Vendor� must deliver� at least� 26 pallets of� the 5 gallon containers or 55 gallon drums anywhere in the continental U.S. within 48 hours of request.� Product Specifications The Class A foam concentrate should be Phos-Chek WD881 or name brand equivalent with the following typical properties: Viscosity of 50 centipoise at 75 degrees F, 150 centipoise at 40 degrees F, 450 centipoise at 32 degrees F Density of 8.53 lbs per US gallon pH of 7.0 � 8.5 In addition, the foam shall meet the following: USDA Forest Service approved Underwriters Laboratory (U/L) Listed Wetting Agent Contain no hazardous materials Readily biodegradable Delivery: The main delivery location is as follows: USDA APHIS FiOps Logistics Center 3500 E 149th St Suite 300 Kansas City, MO� 64147 The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement� is325320� Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing.� The Small Business Size Category is 1,150 Employees.� �Interested sources are encouraged to complete and return Attachment 1 SSNVSL0025 to the contracting office.� Telephonic inquiries will not be honored.� Please email all questions regarding subject item(s)� prior to Sources Sought closing date to Carol.Dingess@.usda.gov.�� small business concerns, veteran-owned small business concerns, service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns, HUBZone small business concerns, small disadvantaged business concerns, and women-owned small business concerns, and nonprofit concerns are encouraged to participate.� This is not a request for competitive quotes, but instead a market research method to determine interested sources.� A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.� No requests for capability briefings will be honored as a result of this notice.� Interested sources who submit data are responsible for appropriately marking information if it is proprietary in nature.� Please provide SAM UEI Number,� and point of contact information on Attachment_1 SSNVSL0025.�� The Government will not award a contract based on the information received, nor reimburse participants for information or samples they provide.� Information� or materials provided is strictly voluntary.� Please� Email (only) Attachment� 1� to Carol Dingess at Carol.Dingess@usda.gov.�� Please be sure to include notice #SS NVSL0025 on subject line.� ��Telephonic inquiries will not be honored.� Closing date for submissions of Statement�s of Capability is �November 20, 2024 �at 4:00pm (EST). Anyone� wishing to do business� with the USDA must also �be listed in the government�s System for Award Management� Registrar now known as SAM.� You may register on line with http://sam.gov � A prospective awardee shall be registered in the SAM�� database prior to award, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from a solicitation.� Vendors� may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM database accessed through http://sam.gov � or by calling� the �Contractors Registration �hotline @ 1-866-606-8220 ****REGISTRATION IS FREE PLEASE IGNORE ANY SITES REQUESTING PAYMENT FOR REGISTRATION The Government intends to provide all information regarding this notice via this web site.�� The Federal Government is not responsible for notifications to interested parties regarding notices, solicitations� or� amendments.� It is the Vendor�s� responsibility to check this web site� www.SAM.gov� periodically for updates.��� Telephone and email requests will not be accepted
- Web Link
-
SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/ac028aafedda4c7ba4b8a9b7487084c5/view)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Kansas City, MO 64147, USA
- Zip Code: 64147
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 64147
- Record
- SN07259125-F 20241108/241106230109 (samdaily.us)
- Source
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