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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Agriculture was posted on June 23, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

UAS (Drone) Operations for Agricultural Biocontrol

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The contract requires the execution of eight unmanned aerial system release events targeting 840 acres of pistachio orchards in Bowie, Arizona, using precision drone technology to deploy sterile Navel Orangeworm moths as a biocontrol measure. All operations must comply with FAA Part 107 regulations and involve meticulous planning to ensure effective pest population disruption within the specified agricultural area. The work is classified as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses are eligible to bid, and it falls under the NAICS code 541370 for other scientific and technical consulting services. The solicitation was posted on June 23, 2026, with a response deadline of June 26, 2026, at 4:00 PM, indicating a short turnaround for proposals. The performing agency is the Department of Agriculture through its PPQ CPHST office, and the sole place of performance is the Bowie, Arizona, area with the zip code 85605. The contract emphasizes specialized drone operations tailored to agricultural biocontrol, requiring technical expertise in both unmanned systems and ecological pest management protocols. All activities must be conducted within regulatory and operational standards to ensure environmental safety and mission efficacy.

General Info

Eight drone releases in Bowie, Arizona, deploy sterile moths to control pests in 840 acres of pistachios under FAA Part 107.

NAICS

541370 - Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services

Place of Performance

Bowie, AZ, 85605, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of 1169789PPQ.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Unmanned Aerial Systems Trials for Release of Sterile Insect Technique Navel Orangeworm

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Ppq Cphst
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Conduct eight UAS release events of sterile Navel Orangeworm moths over 840 acres of pistachio orchards in Bowie, AZ, using precision drone operations compliant with FAA Part 107.

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