Pre-Solicitation Timedlure Plug/2C/Jackson Trap Lure
The USDA seeks to supply chemical attractants and structural trapping components for a fruit fly surveillance network, critical to protecting U.S. citrus and agriculture from exotic pests. This is a total small business set-aside with an estimated value of $31,000 and a firm-fixed-price contract. The presolicitation notice will remain posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days, with the request for quotes released on June 24, 2026, and due by June 26, 2026. Award will be based on best value, evaluating technical capability and past performance on an acceptable/unacceptable basis, with price as the determining factor among acceptable offers. Performance location is not specified, but the work supports USDA APHIS operations, likely involving border and pest-free zones.