What does Aphis-Ws do?

Aphis-Ws, operating under the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service within the Department of Agriculture, focuses on the development and deployment of zoonotic disease control measures and biological detection capabilities. Their core mission centers on the production and distribution of oral rabies vaccines, specifically utilizing virus-vectored baits in both fishmeal polymer and sachet formulations. Strategic priorities include the management of vaccine inventory, the implementation of canine training programs, and the manufacturing of synthetic scent training aids for field detection. Procurement patterns are heavily weighted toward pharmaceutical manufacturing and specialized chemical production. The agency frequently procures integrated solutions for vaccine formulation, specialized packaging, and last-mile distribution logistics. Their contracting activity includes a mix of combined and subcontract structures to support the end-to-end lifecycle of biological countermeasures, from laboratory manufacturing to field deployment. The agency primarily targets vendors within the pharmaceutical preparation and agricultural chemical manufacturing sectors, as well as specialized freight and analytical instrument manufacturing. While they utilize unrestricted contracts for certain high-complexity requirements, there is a documented preference for SBA set-asides to support small business participation. Aphis-Ws functions as a specialized unit within the Department of Agriculture, utilizing a variety of procurement vehicles including subcontracts and combined contracts to manage its technical and logistical operations.

How do I find contracts from Aphis-Ws?

You can find contracts from Aphis-Ws on CLEATUS by visiting the agency's contracts tab. Search and filter by contract type, NAICS code, set-aside, and more. CLEATUS aggregates data from SAM.gov, FPDS, USASpending.gov, and state procurement systems.

What contracts does Aphis-Ws award?

Aphis-Ws awards government contracts across various categories. Browse contract opportunities from this agency.

How do I do business with Aphis-Ws?

To do business with Aphis-Ws, start by registering in SAM.gov and obtaining a UEI number. Then search for contract opportunities from this agency on CLEATUS. Review the agency's procurement history, identify relevant NAICS codes, and prepare competitive proposals. The contractors tab shows companies that have won contracts from this agency.

Who are the top contractors for Aphis-Ws?

View the full list of contractors who have won awards from Aphis-Ws in the contractors tab . You can filter by contract value, NAICS code, and set-aside type to find relevant competitors and potential teaming partners.

What set-aside programs does Aphis-Ws use?

Aphis-Ws uses 2 different set-aside programs, including Small Business Set Aside - Total and Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). These programs reserve a portion of contracts for qualifying businesses. View the set-aside breakdown on the agency overview.

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Aphis-Ws

Part of Department Of Agriculture

Aphis-Ws, operating under the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service within the Department of Agriculture, focuses on the development and deployment of zoonotic disease control measures and biological detection capabilities. Their core mission centers on the production and distribution of oral rabies vaccines, specifically utilizing virus-vectored baits in both fishmeal polymer and sachet formulations.

Aphis-Ws is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors. It currently has 6 open contract opportunities.

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