USDA New World Screwworm Diet Components - Request for Information (RFI)

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking information through a Request for Information (RFI) aimed at conducting market research to inform the development of a solicitation for contractor support. This solicitation will establish multiple award, nationwide Firm-Fixed-Price Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for the procurement of diet ingredients essential for the New World Screwworm larva and adult fly. These diet components are critical for supporting the USDA APHIS sterile production facility located in Edinburg, Texas. The RFI is identified by solicitation number NWS01 and was posted on June 3, 2026, with responses due by June 12, 2026. The solicitation falls under the NAICS code 311514 and is managed by the Office of Acquisition Management within the USDA’s Fort Collins, Colorado office. The effort does not include any set-aside provisions. Interested parties are encouraged to respond to this sources-sought notice to help USDA determine the availability and capability of potential contractors for this nationwide BPA. The primary point of contact for this RFI is Garrentt Baca, who can be reached via email for any inquiries related to this opportunity. The efforts support the USDA’s ongoing pest management programs and sterile insect production, which plays a crucial role in controlling the New World Screwworm population.