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

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Departmental Administration has issued this Request for Information (RFI) to conduct market research for establishing multiple-award, nationwide, firm-fixed-price Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs). This requirement supports the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) sterile production facility in Edinburg, Texas. The primary purpose of the potential solicitation is to secure contractor support for the provision of diet ingredients for New World Screwworm larvae and adult flies.

The scope of this requirement involves several specialized food and chemical components as detailed in eleven attachments, including carrageenan, cellulosic-based fiber, cornhusk flour, dried egg, powdered milk substitute, and formaldehyde. This procurement 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 sources sought notice.

Contracting activities are managed by Garrentt Baca, with the performance of all resulting agreements located in Edinburg, Texas. Responses to this RFI are due by June 12, 2026, under solicitation number NWS01. The information gathered will assist the agency in finalizing the acquisition strategy for the necessary screwworm diet components.