Strychnine Alkaloid N.F. Powder

This is a source’s sought notice as a means of conducting market research. The USDA APHIS is seeking all interested sources capable of providing Strychnine Alkaloid N.F Powder. The USDA APHIS is considering the use of a five-year FFP Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 325320 Pesticide And Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing. The size standard for this NAICS code is 1150 employees for determination of small business status. Product Service Code is 6850. The specifications for the product are as follows.

Specifications:

Strychnine Alkaloid N.F. Powder (>/=97%) - EPA CAS Number 57‐24‐9

Purpose:

The Pocatello Supply Depot (PSD) manufactures several bait products used to control nuisance pests. Strychnine is used in several of the pesticides manufactured at the Pocatello Supply Depot. Strychnine baits are used by both APHIS/WS, and private individuals in agriculture.

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There is no solicitation currently. This is only a source’s sought notice for market research purposes; responses will be used to determine the procurement method for this requirement. Please note that preference will be given to domestic sources in any future solicitations. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for quote. Submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the Government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred.

If you are an interested vendor, please provide the following information:

1) Business name and contact information

2) Business size and confirmation of registration in SAM.gov by providing your SAM UEI Code

3) Capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort with appropriate documentation supporting claims of meeting specifications by:

a. Providing the EPA Registration Number associated with the proposed Strychnine Alkaloid Powder,

b. A Product Specification Sheet of the proposed Strychnine Alkaloid Powder.

4) Product Country of Origin.

Electronic responses are required. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.

Interested parties who provide this product in accordance with the specifications provided are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice no later than Tuesday, April 8th, 2025 at 3pm PT. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to Samantha Johnson at, samantha.johnson3@usda.gov.