This Solicitation opportunity from Department Of Agriculture was posted on August 12, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.
Better Engineering model C-24 “Cyberjet” System
Contract Overview
Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
Active Opportunities Like This One
AI Contract Overview
The Department of Agriculture, through the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, is soliciting quotes for the procurement of a Better Engineering Model C-24 Cyberjet conveyorized parts washing system for the Mexican Fruit Fly Rearing Facility in Edinburg, Texas. This brand-name procurement is a total set-aside for small businesses under NAICS code 333922. The equipment is critical for the sanitation of adult production enclosures to reduce labor intensity and avoid delays in the rearing and release of sterile insects used for biological control of plant pests. The system must feature specific spray and dry modules and be constructed primarily of Type 304 stainless steel. While the pricing schedule lists one unit, the scope of work mentions two, and the contractor is responsible for providing all materials, labor, and transportation, with shipments required to be palletized and shrink-wrapped. Quotes must be submitted by August 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST, and are limited to 50 pages. Evaluation will be based on a comparative methodology considering technical ability, price, relevant experience, and past performance, with the award going to the offeror representing the best value. The contract is a rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System and incorporates various FAR clauses regarding commercial products, Buy American requirements, and basic safeguarding of information systems. Delivery is expected by August 12, 2026, with a 60-day quality guarantee and a potential 60-day window for USDA contaminant testing. Invoicing must be processed electronically via the Invoice Processing Platform.
General Info
Contract Value
$492,920Place of Performance
Edinburg, TX, 78541, USASet-Aside
Award Issued Date
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
BRAND NAME PROCUREMENT
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 19 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
Read SOW!!
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
Find Active Opportunities Like This
Get AI-powered intelligence on the opportunities still open
Every page of the solicitation package shredded into a compliance breakdown
AI-powered matching based on your capabilities and past performance
Competitor and incumbent history on the requirement
Automated alerts on amendments, Q&A deadlines, and award
Join 750+ contractors already using CLEATUS
