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

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is conducting market research to establish a solicitation for contractor support regarding New World Screwworm larva and adult fly diet ingredients. This Request for Information (RFI), identified as solicitation number NWS01, aims to identify sources for multiple-award, nationwide, Firm-Fixed-Price Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs). These components will support the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) sterile production facility located in Edinburg, Texas.

The requirement involves various diet components detailed across 11 attachments, including carrageenan, cellulosic-based fiber, cornhusk flour, dried egg, formaldehyde, and powdered milk substitute. The acquisition is classified under NAICS 311514 for Dry, Condensed, and Evaporated Dairy Product Manufacturing and PSC 8910 for DAIRY FOODS AND EGGS. There is currently no set-aside designated for this procurement.

The USDA Departmental Administration is the primary agency for this notice, with Garrentt Baca serving as the point of contact. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of June 12, 2026. All operations and performance for this requirement will take place at the facility in Edinburg, Texas.