Human Diagnostic and Laboratory Testing Services

Solicitation 12639526Q0045 is a request for quotations for human diagnostic and laboratory testing services to support worker health and safety for approximately 250 to 350 employees at the National Centers for Animal Health in Ames, Iowa. This unrestricted, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract is managed by the USDA and spans a five-year period of performance from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031. The scope of work includes on-site specimen collection twice monthly, transport, and a variety of tests such as Brucella antibody screening, CBC, and Rabies RFFIT. To ensure operational readiness and specimen integrity, the contractor must maintain a CLIA-certified laboratory located within 20 miles of the performance site. Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology, with technical acceptability contingent upon the laboratory's location, current CLIA certification, and proof of medical liability insurance. Past performance will serve as a tiebreaker. The contract incorporates strict security and privacy requirements, including compliance with HIPAA, the HITECH Act, and the Privacy Act of 1974, requiring all personnel to undergo annual USDA privacy training and maintain proper identification. Invoicing must be processed electronically via the Invoice Processing Platform. The solicitation is open to all responsible sources, with responses due by March 11, 2026.