Aviation Services for Aerial Rabies Vaccine Dispersal

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Wildlife Services, is seeking commercial aviation services for aerial rabies vaccine bait dispersal through the National Rabies Management Program. The solicitation is for a firm fixed price, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract to support wildlife rabies management efforts in the Eastern United States. Contractors must provide multi-engine, turbine-powered aircraft capable of distributing oral rabies vaccine baits at variable rates between 5-150 baits per linear kilometer, with specific requirements for pilot qualifications and GPS-enabled bait distribution equipment. The evaluation will be conducted on a best value basis, considering price, past performance, and technical capability. Interested parties must submit their comprehensive quotes by March 31, 2025, at 12:00 CT, with any questions directed to Contracting Officer Amanda Barbosa via email.

The solicitation is unrestricted and categorized under NAICS code 481219 for Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation, with a size standard of $25 million. The contract will have a maximum ceiling of $7,500,000 and a guaranteed minimum of $50,000, spanning three 12-month ordering periods from April 15, 2025, to April 14, 2028. The primary place of performance will be Concord, New Hampshire, with anticipated work across approximately 15 locations in the Eastern United States. Contractors will be responsible for distributing two specific vaccine baits: RABORAL V-RG and ONRAB, using advanced GPS technology to precisely target designated areas. The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations for small businesses, making it open to a wide range of potential aviation service providers with the necessary technical capabilities and experience in aerial vaccine dispersal.