What specific goods and services does the PPQ Baltimore office prioritize?

This office focuses on procurement related to agricultural biosecurity, including specialized scientific instrumentation for pest identification, field inspection gear, and professional services for facility maintenance at port-of-entry locations.

Which certifications provide a competitive advantage when bidding for PPQ contracts?

Vendors with Small Business Administration (SBA) certifications, particularly 8(a) and HUBZone designations, are frequently favored as the agency prioritizes socioeconomic set-asides to support local economic development near port operations.

How can vendors best prepare for upcoming solicitation opportunities with this office?

Vendors should monitor the USDA's procurement forecasts for APHIS and ensure their SAM.gov profiles explicitly detail capabilities in agricultural diagnostics, environmental monitoring, or specialized logistical support relevant to port-based operations.

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE · Contracting Office

PPQ BALTIMORE MD

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Contracting office1 solicitationsUnder ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE

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ANIMAL AND

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

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Acquisition authority and contracting profile of PPQ BALTIMORE MD.

The PPQ Baltimore MD office manages procurement activities supporting the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's mission to protect U.S. agriculture from invasive pests and diseases. Vendors compete for contracts involving specialized laboratory equipment, biological sample analysis, port-of-entry inspection supplies, and logistical support for agricultural quarantine operations.

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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