Closed Solicitation · DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
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The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is soliciting quotations for a BSE Sample Collection service. This RFQ is set-aside for small businesses and involves collecting brain stem samples from cattle across the U.S. The solicitation includes specific instructions and pricing schedules for interested bidders.
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. Amendment 1: 04/07/2026 - Attachment 2 Pricing Schedule is modified to better detail which states are targeted for sample collection. No other changes to SOW or RFQ therein. 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
RFQ For BSE Sample Collection IDIQ is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.
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