UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS TRIALS FOR RELEASE OF STERILE INSECT TECHNIQUE NAVEL ORANGEWORM

AI Summary

The Department of Agriculture seeks a contractor for unmanned aerial systems trials to release sterile insect technique for navel orangeworm in Bowie, AZ. The contractor will conduct eight release events and provide a diagnostic report with operational parameters and recommendations for improvements.

Contract details

Solicitation No.: 1169789PPQ
Notice Type: Special Notice
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Posted Date: June 23, 2026
Response Deadline: June 26, 2026
NAICS Code: 481219 AI guide
PSC / Class Code: R425
Issuing Office: PPQ CPHST
Sub-Agency: ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE
Agency: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Primary Contact: Todd Bierl
City: APO
ZIP Code: 34024
AI Product/Service: service

Description

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Project:

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

Scope of Work:

Contractor will perform 8 release events of SIT NOW in Bowie, AZ over ~840 acres of pistachio orchards per event by UAS. APHIS-PPQ or one of our cooperators will supply the insects at the time of the release.
Contractor will provide a diagnostic report detailing a review of these 8 release events, including but not limited to time to execute all work in-field, parameters the UAS are operated under (altitude, speed, etc..), and other pertinent information for conducting SIT NOW releases by UAS.
Contractor will make recommendations for improvements if needed (if any).

All inquiries will go through Contracting Officer:

Todd K. Bierl
(Major Program Contracting Officer)
Emergency Acquisition
Marketing and Regulatory Program Business (MRPBS)
Acquisition and Asset Management Division (AAMD)
Acquisition Branch
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
Office#(612)336-3465
Cell# (612)500-1321/(763)286-8084

Key dates

June 23, 2026Posted Date
June 26, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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unmanned aerial systems agricultural services pest control insect release environmental management

Frequently asked questions

UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS TRIALS FOR RELEASE OF STERILE INSECT TECHNIQUE NAVEL ORANGEWORM is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.