Purple Prism Traps for Various Buprestidae (Metallic Woodborers) Beetles

The USDA is seeking to purchase Purple Prism Traps for the detection and monitoring of Various Buprestidae (Metallic Woodborers) Beetles. The traps are a primary detection tool used to delimit and survey the extent of the pest infestation. The contract will be awarded to the offeror that provides the best value to the Government, based on factors such as relevant experience, past performance, and price. Key features of the traps include: • The prism trap is initially cut from a 2 ft by 4 ft by 3-4 mm of corrugated plastic • The trap is coated with 80 grams of Tanglefoot (or equivalent) insect adhesive • The adhesive is divided into three 26.7-gram rectangles, coating a 12 inch x 22 inch rectangle on each panel of the trap • The trap is available in one color: Purple - 421 nm (20.6% reflectance), 580 nm (8.9% reflectance), 670 nm (15.0% reflectance) • The trap must be packed in boxes not exceeding 20 pounds in weight • Each box must have a sticker affixed that clearly and legibly displays the manufacturer's name, contract number, product name, number of units per box, lot or batch number, date of manufacture, and a "DO NOT CRUSH" label