ContractSources Sought
Source Sought for Industry Capabilities to Design and Construct New World Screwworm Facility
DEPT OF DEFENSE• W9126G26R1AS7
Response Deadline
Oct 14, 2025
Deadline passed
Days Remaining
0
Closed
Set-Aside
No Set aside used
Notice Type
Sources Sought
Contract Opportunity Analysis
The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), is seeking qualified firms to design and construct a new New World Screwworm sterile fly facility at Moore Air Base in Edinburg, Texas. The project aims to establish a state-of-the-art facility capable of mass rearing and sterilizing New World Screwworm flies, with an anticipated production capacity of 300 million flies per week, while adhering to stringent biosecurity and environmental control protocols. This initiative is critical for supporting the mission of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, with an estimated construction cost exceeding $500 million. Interested firms must submit their capabilities and relevant experience by October 14, 2025, to the primary contacts Nicholas Johnston and Dianne Grimes via the provided email addresses.
Classification Codes
NAICS Code
23
Construction
PSC Code
Y1DB
CONSTRUCTION OF LABORATORIES AND CLINICS
Solicitation Documents
Sources Sought response final.docx
Word•24 KB•Oct 3, 2025
AI Summary
The “SOURCES SOUGHT RESPONSE NEW WORLD SCREWWORM (NWS) FACILITY” document is a template for firms to submit information regarding their capabilities and experience in designing and constructing a New World Screwworm (NWS) facility. It is structured into five sections: Company Information, Design-Build Capabilities & Experience, Technical Capabilities, Market Factors & Potential Concerns, and Recommendations for the Government. The document seeks details on company background, financial capacity, design-build experience (especially with specialized facilities like containment or animal rearing facilities), technical expertise relevant to NWS facilities (e.g., HVAC for controlled environments, biosecurity), experience with government contracts, and use of technology like BIM. It also asks for insights into market factors, potential risks, pricing impacts, and recommendations for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) regarding design standards, risk mitigation, and project completion efficiency. This sources sought aims to gather information to inform future acquisitions for the NWS facility.
Sources Sought response final updated 3 Oct.docx
Word•24 KB•Oct 10, 2025
AI Summary
This document is a "Sources Sought Response" template for firms interested in the New World Screwworm (NWS) Facility project. It gathers essential company information, including contact details, Cage Code, SAM UEI, bonding capability, NAICS codes, annual revenue, and years in business. The template also assesses design-build capabilities and experience, inquiring about direct prime contractor experience, in-house design or external partnerships for specialized facilities (containment, animal rearing, MEP engineering), and experience with "Design-Build to Budget" contracts. Technical capabilities are explored, focusing on expertise relevant to NWS facilities (HVAC, air filtration, waste management, biosecurity, containment materials), experience with government and non-government contracts, and the use of technology like BIM and project management software. The document also solicits information on market factors, potential concerns, pricing impact, industry successes/challenges, and recommendations for the Government regarding acquisition, design standards, risk mitigation, and potential waivers of USACE requirements to improve project completion rates.
20251008_MAB_NWS_Footprint_Proposal_DETAILED_OVERVIEW.pdf
PDF•589 KB•Oct 10, 2025
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20251007_MAB_NWS_Footprint_Proposal_GENERAL_OVERVIEW.pdf
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20251007_MAB_NWS_Footprint_Proposal_PRODUCTION_FACILITY.pdf
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Project Timeline
postedOriginal Solicitation PostedOct 2, 2025
amendedAmendment #1· Description UpdatedOct 3, 2025
amendedAmendment #2Oct 3, 2025
amendedAmendment #3· Description UpdatedOct 3, 2025
amendedAmendment #4· Description UpdatedOct 8, 2025
amendedLatest AmendmentOct 9, 2025
deadlineResponse DeadlineOct 14, 2025
expiryArchive DateOct 29, 2025
Agency Information
Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEPT OF THE ARMY
Office
W076 ENDIST FT WORTH
Point of Contact
Place of Performance
McAllen, Texas, UNITED STATES