Aerial fruit fly release, Tijuana and Reynosa, Mexico
SAM.GOV Due: May 5, 2025 at 05:00 PM UTC
In-Active Sources Sought Source Url

Summary

The opportunity involves providing airplane and crew services for the aerial release of sterilized fruit flies in Tijuana and Reynosa, Mexico, as part of the USDA's efforts to combat the introduction of Mexican fruit flies into the United States. The contractor will be responsible for using fixed-wing aircraft equipped with specialized modifications to facilitate the release of these flies, which is crucial for protecting agriculture and trade. This project is expected to span from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2030, with potential for multiple ordering periods. Contractors with experience in aerial application, aircraft modification, and compliance with aviation regulations are encouraged to bid on this opportunity.
Description

This sources-sought notice is a means of conducting market research. The USDA APHIS is seeking all interested and capable sources of providing airplane and crew services for the aerial release of sterilized fruit flies to support the USDA, International Services Mexican fruit fly (Mexfly) aerial

Entities
ADO
Department of Agriculture
AAPHIS
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
NAICS
481212
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
Tijuana , Baja California
Point of Contact
Full Name Email Phone Type
Jim Roloff [email protected] 6125907603 primary