IDIQ for Sterile Bags and Sponges for FSIS Laboratories

Solicitation 123A9426Q0033 is a combined synopsis and request for quotation issued by the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) for an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The objective is to procure sterile bags and sponges for use in the Eastern, Western, and Midwestern Field Service Laboratories for the regulatory testing of meat, poultry, and egg products. The requirement is unrestricted and falls under NAICS code 541380. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price agreement consisting of a one-year base period and four one-year option periods, with a potential six-month extension. The estimated total value for the base and option years is 875,000 dollars, though some documentation indicates a grand total of up to 962,500 dollars. The government requires specific items on a brand-name basis from World Bioproducts LLC, specifically Whirl-Pak products, to maintain regulatory method integrity. Deliverables include various whirl-top-type bags, sterile poultry templates, and polyurethane sponge samplers premoistened with Buffered Peptone Water or D/E Neutralizing Broth. All products must be manufactured in the United States, possess at least one year of shelf life upon receipt, and be accompanied by a certificate of analysis verifying sterility and appearance. Award will be based on the best value to the government, evaluating technical acceptability and fair and reasonable pricing. Quotations are due by August 31, 2026, and must include the vendor's Unique Entity ID, country of origin for all items, and complete remittance addresses.