RFQ For BSE Sample Collection IDIQ

Project ID: 12639526Q0055 FederalOpportunitiesSynopsis Solicitation

Overview

Agency	Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business Services
Deadline	04/07/26
Posted	03/06/26
Estimated Value	$500,000 - $2,500,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	Small Business
NAICS	311613 - Rendering and Meat Byproduct Processing
PSC	R499 - Support- Professional: Other
Location	Austin, TX 78701 United States

Description

Primary Latest Change

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services (VS), in cooperation with the Food Safety and Inspection Service, (FSIS), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), conducts an ongoing Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) Surveillance program in accordance with the Animal Health Protection Act (7 USC Ch. 109). The ongoing surveillance program requires brain stem samples to be collected from cattle in the targeted populations geographically dispersed across the United States. The targeted population includes cattle 12 months of age or older in any of the following surveillance streams as outlined in the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) Terrestrial Animal Health code: clinical suspect, disabled, and fallen stock. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial service prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 12639526Q0055 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) Sample Collection. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 561990 The small business size standard is $16.0 Million This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. See Attachment 1 IDIQ RFQ Body Solicitation Terms and Conditions for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria. See Attachment 2 Pricing Schedule for pricing information and what is to be used for quote submission. See Attachment 3 - VS Guidance 7800.1 Procedures for Sample Collection

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services (VS), in cooperation with the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), conducts an ongoing Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) Surveillance program in accordance with the Animal Health Protection Act. This program aims to monitor and control BSE through the collection of brain stem samples from cattle across the United States, specifically targeting populations that are at risk. Work Details Contractors will be responsible for identifying proper cattle to sample, collecting brain stem samples, documenting the samples collected, entering submission and surveillance data electronically into the Veterinary Services Laboratory Submissions (VSLS) system, and packaging and shipping samples to designated laboratories. The targeted population includes cattle 12 months of age or older from specific surveillance streams as outlined by the World Organization for Animal Health: clinical suspect, disabled, and fallen stock. Contractors must provide all necessary personnel, labor, supervision, supplies, equipment, and materials required for these tasks. Additionally, contractors will collect samples using appropriate tools provided by NVSL and ensure that they are cleaned to avoid cross-contamination. Training will be provided by VS to contractor personnel before commencing sample collection activities. Period of Performance The contract is anticipated to be a Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a length of 5 years. Place of Performance The geographic locations for performance include various sites across the United States, with specific mentions of New Mexico and Texas as potential areas.

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