87--Kaphra Beetle Wall Mount Trap Kits

The United States Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, specifically the Plant Protection and Quarantine division, is planning to enter into a sole-source contract with Trece Inc., based in Adair, Oklahoma, for the procurement of Kaphra Beetle Wall Mount Trap Kits, Rebait Kits, and Lures. This procurement is justified under FAR 6.302-1 and U.S.C. 253(c)(1) authorities, which allow non-competitive contracting when only one responsible source is available. The intent notice is not a solicitation for competitive proposals but serves to inform potential interest and gather input to determine if competition is appropriate. The acquisition will follow simplified procurement procedures and adhere to commercial item acquisition regulations outlined in FAR Part 12, with the applicable NAICS code 339999 for miscellaneous manufacturing. The contracting office is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, under the Department of Agriculture. Interested parties or those with questions are directed to contact the specified USDA official via email. The government retains full discretion on whether to proceed without competition based on responses to this notice.