Development of a non-hazardous synthetic New World Screwworm (NWS) detector dog scent training device.
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- Agency
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Department of Agriculture
- Solicitation expected
- Estimated value
- $250,000 to $499,000
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Forecast facts
- Anticipated award
- NAICS code
- 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Forecast number
- 47494
- Points of contact
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- Marcus Brown marcus.t.brown@usda.gov
Forecast details come from the GSA Acquisition Gateway. Agencies' dates and values are estimates.
About this forecast
The Department of Agriculture seeks to develop and validate a non-hazardous synthetic scent that replicates New World Screwworm (NWS) larvae odor to enable detection dogs to identify infestations with enhanced precision and effectiveness. This initiative addresses a critical gap in current detection capabilities, which remain fragmented and imprecise in pinpointing primary agents driving infestations. The solicitation is anticipated to be released on June 2, 2026, with an estimated award date of June 30, 2026.
The estimated award value ranges from $250,000 to $499,000 under a Firm Fixed Price definitive contract awarded through full and open competition. This procurement falls under NAICS code 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services) and is administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) - Plant Protection and Quarantine division, with funding office 12K3-124422. Inquiries regarding this opportunity should be directed to Marcus Brown at marcus.t.brown@usda.gov.
Forecast text
The goal is to create and validate a synthetic scent that accurately represents screwworm larvae so detection dogs can identify infestations with greater precision. Without this detection efforts stay fragmented and imprecise creating a significant gap in our ability to pinpoint the primary agents driving the infestation.
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