Better Engineering model C-24 “Cyberjet” System
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The contract seeks the procurement of a Better Engineering Model C-24 "Cyberjet" commercial eclosion tray and screen washing system for use at the Mexican Fruit Fly Rearing Facility in Edinburg, Texas. This equipment is critical for the efficient sanitation of fruit fly enclosures, replacing obsolete systems that currently make the process labor-intensive and cost-prohibitive. The acquisition supports the sterile insect technique used in biological pest control, ensuring timely rearing, release, and hygiene standards essential for program effectiveness. The requirement is narrowly specified to match existing operational capabilities, with no additional cost to the government for any necessary ancillary materials or labor not explicitly outlined. This solicitation, numbered 12639526Q0260, is a Small Business Set Aside with a NAICS code of 333922 and a response deadline of August 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST. Proposals must not exceed 50 pages and will be evaluated based on the vendor’s ability to meet the statement of work, evidence of three prior similar contracts, technical capability, and price competitiveness. All submissions received after the deadline will be rejected, and inquiries must be directed to Todd K. Bierl, the Contracting Officer with the USDA’s APHIS. The place of performance is confirmed as Edinburg, Texas, and the opportunity is exclusively available to certified small businesses under the SBA program.
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Edinburg, TX, 78541, USASet-Aside
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SMALL BUSINESS
The processes involved in the rearing of Mexican Fruit Fly requires the use of (1) commercial eclosion tray/screen washing systems for the sanitation of adult production of Mexican Fruit Fly. This equipment is used to disinfect fruit fly enclosures. Without the use of this equipment, the process is extremely labor intensive and could result in monetary surplus regarding labor. The request for a Better Engineering model C-24 “Cyberjet” system is to provide the program with a quality specialized equipment that is identical or equivalent to the existing equipment as current on-site tray/screen washing system is obsolete. Procurement of this equipment is an effective use of program allocations to avoid delays in the rearing, release, and sanitation purposes involving all aspects of sterile insect releases used for biological control of plant pests.
Requirements
The purpose of this project is to procure a Model C-24 “Cyberjet” that will be used at the Mexican fruit fly Rearing Facility. The work to be performed under this contract consists of furnishing all materials, equipment, supplies, labor and transportation as required by the Pricing Schedule and in accordance with these specifications. All work materials and services not expressly called for in these specifications but are necessary for completion of the contract requirements shall be performed and furnished by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government.
Quotes are due by 12 August 2026 5:00 PM EST
No late submissions will be accepted by
Contracting Officer
Quotes will be no more than 50 pages.
Evaluations will be based on the following:
1 Ability to provide procurement by SOW parameters
2 Previous contracts (3) to show similar
procurements to customers
3 Technical Ability
4 Price
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All questions be directed to Contracting Officer:
Todd K. Bierl
(Major Program Contracting Officer)
Emergency Acquisition
Marketing and Regulatory Program Business (MRPBS)
Acquisition and Asset Management Division (AAMD)
Acquisition Branch
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
Office#(612)336-3465
Cell# (612)500-1321/(763)286-8084
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