Aerial Dispersal of Sterilized Screwworm Flies

The contract entails the fixed-wing aerial release of sterile New World Screwworm flies across southern Texas using precisely calibrated GPS-guided dispersal patterns that are updated on a weekly basis by APHIS to ensure targeted and dynamic coverage. Operations must adapt in real time to emerging outbreak zones, requiring continuous coordination and responsive flight planning to maximize the effectiveness of the sterile insect technique in suppressing wild screwworm populations. The work is focused on a specific geographic area with Edinburg identified as the place of performance, and all activities must align with USDA's biological pest control protocols to prevent reinfestation and protect livestock health. This is a subcontract under NAICS code 481219, classified as an air transportation service, and is administered by the Department of Agriculture through its Mrpbs Minneapolis Mn office. The solicitation was posted in June 2026, indicating the commencement of operations is expected to follow shortly thereafter. While no specific set-aside status or point of contact details are provided, the nature of the work demands specialized aviation capabilities, strict biosecurity measures, and real-time data integration to execute the aerial releases safely and with scientific precision. All flight operations must support the broader goal of eradicating screwworm infestations in the region through sustained and adaptive sterile fly deployment.