Foot and Mouth Disease Virus (FMDV) Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) Kits

The contract solicitation 12639526Q0082 issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically through its Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) office in Minneapolis, MN, seeks quotations for Foot and Mouth Disease Virus (FMDV) Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) Kits. This acquisition, conducted under FAR Part 12 for commercial items, is an unrestricted Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract with performance spanning from award through April 30, 2031, including a base period plus four one-year options. The contract’s key deliverables are FMD ELISA kits suitable for detecting FMDV antibodies, compatible with standard ELISA plate readers, providing at least 400 reactions per kit, and free from select agent materials. The kits must be manufactured, stored, and shipped under appropriate conditions that preserve their stability and efficacy through the product shelf life, which is a critical evaluation factor. Deliveries are FOB destination to USDA facilities in Ames, Iowa, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, with inspection and acceptance occurring at these destinations. Offerors are required to submit technical capabilities and a narrative addressing their experience in production and long-term storage of biological products, alongside pricing. The award will be made on a best value basis consistent with a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach, wherein meeting technical acceptability is mandatory, and among acceptable offers, the lowest price wins. The contract limits orders to a maximum of $8 million per 7-day period. Packaging and marking requirements specify traceability elements such as kit identification, batch number, manufacture, and expiration dates but do not mandate barcode implementation or military packaging standards. Standard FAR commercial clauses apply, including those covering inspection (FAR 52.246-2), contract options, ordering limitations, and security provisions related to safeguarding contractor information systems. Invoicing is to be directed to the USDA APHIS office in Minneapolis, with no explicit electronic invoicing platform mandated. Representations and certifications required under FAR are outlined but remain uncompleted as this is a solicitation document. Submission deadline is May 12, 2026, with offers sent via email to the designated point of contact. The acquisition is unrestricted and encourages all responsible sources to submit, while emphasizing compliance with federal anti-discrimination and trafficking laws under Executive Orders incorporated into the contract.