USDA Ultra-low volume (ULV) malathion, Pesticide

The contract involves the supply of 203.25 liters (equivalent to 7 drums) of ultra-low volume malathion with a concentration of 95%, intended for use by USDA APHIS. The delivery location is specified as USDA APHIS IS at 3543 E 14th Street, Suite D, Brownsville, Texas. The supplier must also provide importation services at the Mexican border entry point, aligning with the needs of the Mexican fruit fly program. An important logistical requirement is that the shipment must be delivered on a trailer capable of ground-level unloading, as no forklifts are available at the delivery sites. Additionally, the importation permit must be handed over to an USDA employee at the Mexican point of entry. This solicitation, posted on September 10, 2025, under the number 12639525Q0241, is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 325320. The response deadline is September 17, 2025, at 9:00 PM. The contracting organization is USDA APHIS, based in Moses Lake, Washington, with the primary point of contact being Jacob Pipkin via email. The contract emphasizes compliance with importation procedures and logistical constraints to ensure timely and proper delivery of the pesticide for pest management activities.