Evaluation of a green corrugated plastic

THE FOLLOWING VENDORS ARE APPROVED BY APHIS FOR THE NEW GREEN PLASTIC: (1) SABIC POLYMESHAPES, 8233 NEPTUNE DR. STE B., KALAMAZOO, MI 49009; AND (2) PLASTIC CRAFTERS INCORPORATED (PCI), 1040 E. SPRINGFIELD ROAD, HIGH POINT, NC 27263. In spring 2010, APHIS intends to use a small number of green traps for testing based on the use of green corrugated plastic with a peak reflectance at 530 nm of 48.9%. APHIS is conducting a trial agreement of samples of green corrugated plastic (530 nm, 48.9% peak reflectance) for testing, approval, and use in emerald ash borer prism traps. The Statement of Work and a copy of the Trial Agreement to conduct evaluations of green corrugated plastic are attached. The approved plastic does not obligate the Government to procure or be construed as a mandatory source. APHIS will list the plastic companies that have been approved for use in the USDA, APHIS Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Program in the government's point of entry (GPE): www.fedbizopps.gov. PROSPECTIVE VENDORS MUST HAVE AN EXECUTED TRIAL AGREEMENT SIGNED BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER BEFORE EVALUATION OF THEIR PLASTIC by 2:30 pm CST, November 23, 2009. Upon receipt of a signed trial agreement, the Government will furnish a paint standard and spectral readout of the color (Government Furnished Property-GFP). The vendor will have 28 days to provide an initial plastic sample for evaluation upon receipt of the GFP. If you have any questions, email or faxed request to the Contract Specialist, Margie Thorson, at [email protected], or fax at (612) 336-3550.