USDA and Army Corps Contract for Texas Sterile Fly Facility

USDA APHIS News Releases

Published March 9th, 2026

Detected March 14th, 2026

Summary

The USDA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have awarded a construction contract for a new sterile fly production facility in Edinburg, Texas. This facility is part of a strategy to combat the New World Screwworm and protect U.S. livestock and public health.

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced a contract award to Mortenson Construction for the development of a new sterile fly production facility in Edinburg, Texas. This facility is a critical component of the USDA's strategy to enhance domestic response capabilities against the New World Screwworm (NWS), aiming to protect livestock, wildlife, and public health.

This announcement signifies a step towards preparedness and increased response capacity. While this is a government contracting and infrastructure development notice, regulated entities in the agricultural sector should be aware of ongoing efforts to manage potential pest threats. No immediate compliance actions or deadlines are specified for external parties.

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USDA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Advance New World Screwworm Preparedness with New Texas Sterile Fly Facility Contract

USDA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Advance New World Screwworm Preparedness with New Texas Sterile Fly Facility Contract

Partnership with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Ensures Engineering Excellence and Operational Effectiveness Washington, D.C., March 9, 2026 —The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) today announced a construction contract with Mortenson Construction to build a new sterile fly production facility at Moore Air Base in Edinburg, Texas. This facility is a key component in Secretary Rollins’ sweeping 5-prong strategy to fight New World Screwworm (NWS), as it will expand USDA’s domestic response capacity, bolstering protection for U.S. livestock, wildlife, and public health.