Fully Refined Paraffin Wax

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Wildlife Services intends to procure fully refined paraffin wax for the manufacture of feed blocks used in Brown Tree Snake (BTS) traps. These traps are utilized for operations on Guam and the islands of the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas. The wax serves as a binding agent to combine bird seeds, grains, and pellets into a block form. This requirement falls under NAICS code 324110 for Petroleum Refineries and PSC 9160 for Miscellaneous Waxes, Oils, and Fats. The solicitation is designated as a Small Business Administration (SBA) set-aside.

The contractor is expected to provide approximately 5,660 pounds of fully refined paraffin wax annually throughout the duration of the contract. Maintaining a consistent supply and product quality is essential, as the contractor must keep an uninterrupted inventory of 1,415 pounds available to ship within 14 days of notice. This shipping requirement applies to all orders except for the initial delivery. All procurement activities are subject to the Buy American clause.

Formal quotes for solicitation 12639521Q0091 must be submitted to Kim Yen Tu by February 22, 2021, at 11:00 p.m. Central Time. The solicitation includes two PDF attachments containing the SF1449 and the updated statement of work. Information regarding the place of performance is not detailed in the notice metadata, though the materials support wildlife services in the Pacific island region.