This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice: The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) seeks to purchase compressed White Pine wood shavings.  Shavings shall be kiln dried for use as animal bedding by the New York Animal Import Center (NYAIC), the location for delivery is: USDA – APHIS Veterinary Services, New York Animal Import Center, 474 International Blvd, Rock Tavern, NY 12575.

The contractor shall furnish all plant, labor, equipment, and materials necessary to accomplish the work referenced above.   It is anticipated that a single award will be made. 

This requirement is a total Small Business (SB) Set Aside and shall be awarded on the basis of competition limited to eligible small businesses, which is to be awarded as a fixed price contract.

It is anticipated that the solicitation, 12639523Q0133, is to be released on SAM on April 11, 2023 and proposals will be due Fourteen (14) days after the release of the solicitation. 

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