Fully Refined Paraffin Wax

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Wildlife Services (APHIS-WS) is soliciting quotes for the procurement of fully refined paraffin wax. This material is required for manufacturing feed blocks used in Brown Tree Snake (BTS) traps located on Guam and the islands of the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas. The wax will be used to combine various bird seeds, grains, and pellets into a block form. The contractor must provide approximately 5,660 pounds of wax annually and maintain a local supply of 1,415 pounds available to ship within 14 days of notice throughout the contract period.

This solicitation, identified by number 12639521Q0091, is categorized under NAICS 324110 Petroleum Refineries and PSC 9160 Miscellaneous Waxes, Oils, and Fats. The opportunity is designated as a Small Business Administration (SBA) set-aside. Interested parties must submit quotes to the point of contact, Kim Yen Tu, by the response deadline of February 22, 2021, at 11:00 p.m. Central Time.

The solicitation documentation consists of two PDF attachments, including an updated SF1449 form posted on February 19, 2021. Evaluation of offers will prioritize consistency of supply and product quality. The Buy American clause applies to this requirement, and all submissions must adhere to the instructions and statement of work provided by the USDA APHIS MRPBS office.