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3-Chloro-P-Toluidine Hydrochloride (CPTH)

Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability

Agency: ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE (12K3) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 6810 | Last Modified: 06/14/2023

Procurement Summary

This requirement is for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal Plant Health and Inspection Service (APHIS), Wildlife Services (WS), Pocatello Supply Depot (PSD). The objective of this acquisition is to procure forty-five (45) kilograms of 3-Chloro-P­Toluidine Hydrochloride (CPTH). CPTH is used by WS to control invasive species that pose a threat to human healthy and safety, cause property damage, or may spread zoonotic disease. There is only one company (American Tokyo Kasai, dba TCI America UEI ZJHVFL1CQ45) whose product has been tested and approved for use as a pesticide. Two other companies are in the process of having their products tested, but all three source the primary ingredients for CPTH from either China or India. No other known product can meet the Government's need.

Waiver Rationale Summary

The requirement was publicly posted multiple times. Although three potential sources were identified, all three source their primary material from outside of the U.S, and only one has been approved for use as a pesticide. There is no U.S.-made equivalent that can meet the Government's requirements.

Did / Will the solicitation include one of the standard BAA provisions announcing the agency’s intention to provide a price preference for domestic end products and construction material?

Yes

Was a sources sought or Request for Information issued?

Yes

OMB Determination

Consistent with Policy

Product

CHEMICALS

NAICS

325199 - All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing

Date Submitted

06/12/2023

Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)

12639523Q0170

Solicitation ID

12639523Q0170

Procurement Stage

Post-solicitation

Expected Maximum Duration of the Proposed Waiver

Instant Delivery Only

Waiver Coverage

Individual Waiver

Funding Agency

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE