What types of goods and services does IS BROWNSVILLE typically procure?

This office primarily procures specialized field equipment for agricultural inspection, facility maintenance services for inspection stations, and logistical support for pest monitoring operations along the border.

Are there specific set-asides I should look for when bidding at this office?

As a USDA sub-agency component, IS BROWNSVILLE frequently utilizes small business set-asides. Vendors with certifications such as HUBZone or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business status often find competitive advantages for local facility and maintenance requirements.

How can I best prepare to bid on contracts for IS BROWNSVILLE?

Focus on demonstrating your ability to support remote or border-adjacent field operations. Familiarize yourself with USDA APHIS environmental and safety compliance standards, as these are critical for any vendor providing on-site support or equipment to their inspection facilities.

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE · Contracting Office

IS BROWNSVILLE

3 solicitations and awards tracked for this contracting office.

Contracting office3 solicitationsUnder ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE

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ANIMAL AND

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE

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DEPARTMENT

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

About

Acquisition authority and contracting profile of IS BROWNSVILLE.

IS BROWNSVILLE, part of the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, manages procurement activities focused on border security and agricultural pest exclusion. The office awards contracts for facility maintenance, specialized laboratory equipment, and field support services necessary to monitor and mitigate invasive species threats in the Texas border region.

Hierarchy: ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE · DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.

Contracting officers at this office issue solicitations under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Vendors must be registered in the federal procurement system with a valid CAGE code to receive awards.

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Monthly posted opportunity volume from 2024 onward. Darker = more indexed records.

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