The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Wildlife Services (WS) program in North Carolina annually removes beaver dams using binary explosives. This acquisition is for the components listed in the schedule of items, which the contractor will furnish. The contractor will provide all materials ordered by the government, assemble them, and transport the orders to USDA APHIS at the specified address in Raleigh, NC. The government will issue a firm-fixed-price contract with one base year and four option year periods. Production and assembly will be conducted at the contractor's place of business. Invoices shall be submitted via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) after deliverables are accepted. This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract to Dimension Supply Inc. for binary explosives and accessories manufactured and distributed exclusively by them. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement by May 21, 2026, to determine if a competitive procurement should be conducted. The government will not be responsible for any costs incurred responding to this notice.
The bid notice does not specify a delivery deadline for the explosives.
The bid notice does not specify payment terms.
The bid notice does not specify warranty information.
The bid notice states that this is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract and is not a request for competitive quotes. However, it also mentions that any party that believes it can meet this requirement should provide a capability statement for the government's review, and a determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses is solely within the discretion of the government.
The bid notice states that all responsible sources may submit a quotation or capability statement, which will be considered by the government. It also mentions that any party that believes it can meet this requirement should provide a capability statement for the government's review.
The bid notice does not specify any penalties.
The bid notice does not mention the possibility of a site visit.
The bid notice does not require the submission of samples.
The bid notice states that a party may identify their interest and submit a capability statement by May 21, 2026.
The bid notice does not provide an estimated total value for the acquisition.