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06/12/2024 Amendment 1 to solicitation posted. QUESTION & ANSWER Question: Would the USDA considering removing the requirement for a FAR 91.313 Waiver or change the requirement to having a “FAR 91.313... 06/12/2024 Amendment 1 to solicitation posted. QUESTION & ANSWER Question: Would the USDA considering removing the requirement for a FAR 91.313 Waiver or change the requirement to having a “FAR 91.313 Exemption, if necessary.” FAA FSDO has indicated the FAA will no long issue Certificates of Waiver for 91.313. That now must be done through the FAA Exemption process. The FAA FSDO also communicated that an exemption for medfly dispersal is not needed as the operation is considered “public use” as an activity of the USDA. Answer: If FAA has indicated that FAR 91.313 Exemption/Waiver is not needed for the medfly services then this requirement will be removed from the statement of work. However, Contractors are required to obtain any other required Federal, State, or FAA approval, permits, and license to perform services as stated in Section 2.17 Certification Requirements – State/Federal of the Statement of Work. ______________________________________________________ The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) intends to award a firm fixed price Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for aircraft and crew services for the aerial release of sterilized fruit flies to support the Fruit Fly Preventive Release Program in these areas in the State of Florida and as needed to support additional fruit fly aerial release programs in Florida from proposals received in response to this request for proposals. Please read through the solicitation package and attachments carefully for more information and proposal submission instructions.

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THIS IS A PRESOLICITATION NOTICE FOR AN UPCOMING REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL(RFP). THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. INTERESTED CONTRACTORS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING THE CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITY WEBSI... THIS IS A PRESOLICITATION NOTICE FOR AN UPCOMING REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL(RFP). THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. INTERESTED CONTRACTORS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING THE CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITY WEBSITE FOR THE SOLICITATION POSTING THAT PROVIDES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS. OVERVIEW OF REQUIREMENT The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ), in conjunction with Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), is conducting a Preventive Release Program. A Preventive Release Program is the release of sterilized male fruit flies throughout an area to be available to breed with any introduced female to prevent infestations of this pest. USDA intends to award a firm fixed price Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for aircraft and crew services for the aerial release of sterilized fruit flies to support the Fruit Fly Preventive Release Program in these areas in the State of Florida and as needed to support additional fruit fly aerial release programs in Florida from proposals received in response to this request for proposals. The contractor shall provide four fixed wing twin engine airplanes as needed during the contract period, with qualified pilots and dispersers for aerial distribution of sterile fruit flies. Special purpose modifications will be required for installation of the refrigerated insect release machine and related equipment provided by the Government.