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RFQ For BSE Sample Collection IDIQ

ID: 12639526Q0055 • Type: Synopsis Solicitation • Match:  100%
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Description

Posted: April 7, 2026, 2:36 p.m. EDT

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

Posted: March 9, 2026, 8:51 a.m. EDT
Posted: March 6, 2026, 1:28 p.m. EST
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.

Overview

Agency
Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business Services (MRPBS) [USDA - APHIS]
Response Deadline
April 22, 2026, 5:00 p.m. EDT (original: April 7, 2026, 5:00 p.m. EDT) Past Due
Posted
March 6, 2026, 1:28 p.m. EST (updated: April 7, 2026, 2:36 p.m. EDT)
Set Aside
Small Business (SBA)
NAICS
311613 - Rendering and Meat Byproduct Processing
PSC
R499 - Support- Professional: Other
Place of Performance
Austin, TX 78701 United States
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
750 Employees
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$500,000 - $2,500,000 (AI estimate)
Vehicle Type
Indefinite Delivery Contract
On 3/6/26 Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business Services issued Synopsis Solicitation 12639526Q0055 for RFQ For BSE Sample Collection IDIQ due 4/22/26. The opportunity was issued with a Small Business (SBA) set aside with NAICS 311613 (SBA Size Standard 750 Employees) and PSC R499.
Primary Contact
Name
Mario Garcia   Profile
Email
mario.garcia2@usda.gov
Phone
(919) 257-7535

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF > ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE > USDA APHIS MRPBS
FPDS Organization Code
12K3-6395
Source Organization Code
500025532
Last Updated
May 7, 2026
Last Updated By
mario.garcia2@usda.gov
Archive Date
May 7, 2026