MOLECULAR EPIDEMIOLOGY INC

Molecular Epidemiology Inc. specializes in advanced microbiological testing and biotechnological research services focused on food safety, environmental pathogens, and public health surveillance. The company delivers high-precision molecular diagnostics for foodborne pathogens including STEC, Salmonella, and Cyclospora cayetanensis, utilizing genomic sequencing, PCR-based detection, and environmental sampling protocols. Their expertise extends to the analysis of toxic elements in food matrices and the characterization of microbial metabolites such as TMAO, choline, and betaine, supporting risk assessment and nutritional epidemiology. A key differentiator is their deep integration with genomic surveillance networks like FDA’s GenomeTrakr, enabling real-time strain tracking and outbreak response through whole-genome sequencing and bioinformatic analysis. The contractor maintains a sustained, mission-critical relationship with the Department of Health and Human Services, particularly the FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, providing analytical services that inform regulatory decisions and national food safety initiatives. They also support the Department of Agriculture with non-federal research collaborations involving complex biochemical and genomic analyses of agricultural and environmental samples. Operating under NAICS 541380 for testing laboratories and 541714 for biotechnology R&D, Molecular Epidemiology Inc. is positioned at the intersection of public health microbiology and applied genomics, serving federal agencies that require traceable, validated, and reproducible laboratory data for regulatory and scientific use. Their work directly supports FDA and USDA food safety programs through end-to-end sample processing, data interpretation, and method development. As a Woman-Owned Business with an 8(a) structure, the company is based in Lake Forest Park, Washington, and is strategically aligned with federal science and health procurement priorities. Their certifications and technical rigor enable them to deliver high-compliance laboratory services under stringent federal quality standards.