SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT

Scope Summary

SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT — Sources Sought.

Bid Readiness Checklist

• 1. Portal Registration & Eligibility Mandatory
  Confirm active supplier account on the issuing portal to submit bids to buyer "AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE.PPQ HARLINGEN TX" (US-TX).
  Suggested Evidence: Unique Entity ID (UEI) & Active SAM.gov Entity Profile
• 2. Submission Deadline & Format Mandatory
  Finalize pricing and compliance attachments at least 24 hours ahead of stated portal deadline.
  Suggested Evidence: Signed Cover Form, Mandatory Returnables & Complete File Upload
• 3. Delivery Methodology & References Mandatory
  Provide a clear work plan, deliverable schedule, named key personnel, and 2–3 relevant client references.
  Suggested Evidence: Methodology Narrative, CVs & Case Studies
• 4. Commercial Pricing Schedule Mandatory
  Structure transparent itemized fixed or T&M rate pricing aligned with notice deliverables (ceiling not disclosed in notice).
  Suggested Evidence: Itemized Pricing Table, Rate Card & Scope Assumptions