What types of goods and services does the FSIS PCMB prioritize?

PCMB focuses on procurement related to food safety regulatory missions, including laboratory instrumentation, chemical reagents for pathogen testing, professional training for inspection staff, and office administrative support services.

How can small businesses improve their chances of winning contracts with this office?

Vendors should highlight experience in food science support or regulatory compliance environments. PCMB frequently utilizes small business set-asides, so maintaining an accurate and updated profile in SAM.gov with relevant capabilities is critical.

Are there specific security or facility requirements for FSIS contractors?

Depending on the contract, vendors may need to meet specific USDA security clearance levels for personnel accessing government facilities or handling sensitive food safety data. Always review the solicitation's specific security requirements before bidding.

FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE · Contracting Office

USDA, FSIS, OAS PCMB

116 solicitations and awards tracked for this contracting office.

Contracting office116 solicitationsUnder FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE

Solicitations

116

Federal records indexed

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Federal

Federal procurement data

Sub-Agency

FOOD SAFETY

FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE

Agency

DEPARTMENT

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

About

Acquisition authority and contracting profile of USDA, FSIS, OAS PCMB.

The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) Office of Administrative Services (OAS) Procurement and Contracting Management Branch (PCMB) manages the acquisition of goods and services essential to maintaining national food safety standards. Vendors compete for contracts involving laboratory equipment, scientific testing supplies, professional consulting for food inspection protocols, and specialized administrative support for field operations.

Hierarchy: FOOD SAFETY AND 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.

Opportunity activity heatmap (2024-present)

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

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