Diet RFI.docx

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

United States Department of Agriculture

06/02/2026

Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought Notice (SSN)

NAICS- 311514

PSC- 8910

1. Introduction The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) wishes to conduct a Request for Information (RFI) that will serve as market research on establishing a solicitation for contractor support for multiple award, nationwide, Firm-Fixed-Price Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) for New World Screwworm larva and adult fly diet ingredients to support the USDA APHIS sterile production facility in Edinburg, Texas.

This RFI will be posted on the SAM.gov website, and on GSA eBuy under the following SINs:

311423 - Non Perishable Foods 339113 - Laboratory Equipment and Products 314120 - Lodging and Hospitality Supplies and Services 325612 - Disinfectants, Sterilants and Deodorizers

This document, response instructions, and Statements of Work will be posted with each announcement.

2. Description THIS IS AN RFI/SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE (SSN) ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for market research information and planning purposes – it neither constitutes a Request for Proposal (RFP) nor a promise by the Government to issue an RFP in the future. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever.

Further, USDA is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the SAM.gov website. It is the responsibility of the potential offeror(s) to monitor this site for additional amendments and information pertaining to this requirement.

3. Background United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition, and related issues based on sound public policy, the best available science and efficient management.

USDA expands economic opportunity through innovation, helping rural America to thrive; promotes agriculture production sustainability that better nourishes Americans while also helping feed others throughout the world; and preserves and conserves our Nation's natural resources through restored forests, improved watersheds, and healthy private working lands.

USDA is comprised of Departmental Management (DM) offices, Mission Areas (MA) and Agencies with employees located throughout the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside CONUS (OCONUS).

USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) protects the health and value of American agriculture and natural resources.

More information about APHIS, to include its mission, vision, and core values can be found here - Home | Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

4. Purpose and Objective(s) The primary purpose of these commercial item contracts is to establish multiple award Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) to acquire dietary ingredients for pupae and adult flies to support the New World Screwworm response effort. For Call Orders issued under the BPAs, the vendor shall be responsible for delivering the required quantities at specified dates.

It is requested that interested businesses respond to the Request for Information Form provided in this notice in order to demonstrate the ability to perform the requirements described. An overview for this requirement can be found in the attached draft Statement of Work (SOW).

5. List of Attachment(s):

1 - Carrageenan SOW 2 - Cellulosic Based Fiber SOW 3 - Cornhusk Flour SOW 4 - Dried Egg SOW 5 - Formaldehyde SOW 6 - Hardwood Sawdust SOW 7 - Hemoglobin SOW 8 - Plasma SOW 9 - Powdered Milk Substitute SOW 10 - Sugar SOW

6. RFI Response Submission Instructions

Companies/organizations who wish to respond to this RFI should submit responses electronically, via the link below no later than 5:00 PM ET on June 12, 2026. Vendors are invited to complete the following form located at NWS Screwworm Diet Components You can also access the form by scanning the QR Code below:

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