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CA Aerial Release of Fruit Flies
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Location:USA
Category:Non-consulting services
Status:Awarded
Sectors:Environment & Climate, Transport
Languages:English
Description
CA Aerial Release of Fruit Flies
Contract Opportunity
Notice ID:
12639524R0023
Related Notice:
Department/Ind. Agency:
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
Sub-tier:
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE
Office:
MRPBS MINNEAPOLIS MN
General Information:
- Contract Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Original)
- All Dates/Times are: (UTC-05:00) CENTRAL STANDARD TIME, CHICAGO, USA
- Original Published Date: May 02, 2024 12:10 pm CDT
- Original Response Date: May 20, 2024 10:00 am CDT
- Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
- Original Inactive Date: Jun 04, 2024
- Initiative:
- None
Classification:
- Original Set Aside:
- Product Service Code: F001 - NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- AERIAL FERTILIZATION/SPRAYING
- NAICS Code:
- 481219 - Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation
- Place of Performance:
CAUSA
Description:
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 California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is conducting a Preventative Release Program. A Preventative Release Program is the release of sterilized male fruit flies throughout Los Angeles Basin area to be available and 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 Mediterranean Fruit Fly Preventative Release Program in the Los Angeles Basin and as needed to support additional fruit fly aerial release programs in California.
The contractor shall provide six 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.
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About the Funding Agency
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), also known as the Agriculture Department, is the U.S. federal executive department responsible for developing and executing federal laws related to farming, forestry, and food. It aims to meet the needs of farmers and ranchers, promote agricultural trade and production, work to assure food safety, protect natural resources, foster rural communities and end hunger in the United States and internationally.
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Environment & Climate
Focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, promoting sustainable resource management, enhancing climate resilience, and mitigating the impacts of climate change through conservation, adaptation, and low-carbon initiatives.
Key areas:
- Environmental protection and conservation
- Natural resource and ecosystem management
- Climate change and environmental resilience
Transport
Involves initiatives related to the movement of people, goods, and resources through land, water, and air transport systems.
Key areas:
- Land transport infrastructure and services
- Railways, metro, and tramway construction
- Air transport operations and air traffic systems
- Water transport and navigable waterways
Locations
USA
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