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Sole Source Procurement of Sterilized Male Aedes aegypti Mosquitoes for Mosquito Control

This procurement seeks a sole source provider for sterilized male Aedes aegypti mosquitoes to support mosquito population control in Brevard County, Florida. - Government Buyer: - Brevard County Board of County Commissioners (Purchasing Department) - OEMs and Vendors: - Sterile Insect Farms, Inc. (sole source and OEM) - Products/Services Requested: - Weekly shipments of male Aedes aegypti mosquitoes sterilized by X-ray radiation - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Sterilized mosquitoes will be released in select areas to reduce the Aedes aegypti population by mating with wild females, resulting in infertile eggs - Initiative targets control of mosquito-borne diseases such as Dengue and Zika - Classified under pest control services (NIGP 988-72) - Sole source procurement; no alternative vendors or online submissions allowed - No insurance or bond requirements listed - Place of Performance: - Select areas within Brevard County, Florida

Description

Brevard County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a sole source procurement for Sterile Insect Farms, Inc. to provide weekly shipments of male Aedes aegypti mosquitoes sterilized by X-ray radiation. These sterilized males will be released in select areas to reduce the mosquito population by mating with wild females, resulting in infertile eggs. This effort targets the reduction of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, which are vectors for diseases such as Dengue and Zika. The solicitation is active with a due date of April 8, 2026.

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