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IDIQ for Proficiency Samples for all FSIS labs

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124PSA27Q0017Federal

Response Deadline12/12/2026, 12:00:00 AM EST

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Agency

Department Of Agriculture → Usda, Fsis, Oas Pcmb

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Place of Performance

Athens, GA, 30605, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

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PhaseCombined Synopsis

PostedNov 13

Combined Synopsis

Response DeadlineDec 12

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12/12/2026, 12:00:00 AM ESTin 28 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Usda, Fsis, Oas Pcmb

Contacts1 person available

OfficeBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Usda, Fsis, Oas Pcmb

Office AddressBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA

Contacts

Alexis Galloway

Full Description

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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 124PSA27Q0017 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Proficiency Samples to the Field Service Laboratories (FSL) for all FSIS labs.

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services. The small business size standard is $19M. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

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