U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Unmanned Aerial Systems for Sterile Insect Technique

U.S. Department of Agriculture
Updated Jun 4, 2026 · 21:57 UTC
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This is a Special Notice — informational only.

The agency posted this for awareness. It's not a solicitation, so you can't respond with a bid.

The USDA needs a small business to develop and test unmanned aerial systems for releasing sterile insects.

Key Details

The USDA wants to test unmanned aerial systems for releasing sterile insects. The current method has low recapture rates, and the agency is looking for alternative technologies.

What's the contract structure and timeline?

The notice doesn't say.

How will they pick the winner?

The notice doesn't say.

When and how do you bid?

The notice doesn't say.

Who can apply

  • Any certified small business may apply.

If you're interested, do this first

  • Check the USDA's website for the full solicitation to drop.

Primary point of contact

Name
Todd Bierl
Email
todd.k.bierl@usda.gov
Phone
(612) 336-3465

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