Mannitol Salt Agar Supply

The contract pertains to the supply of Mannitol Salt Agar specifically designed for the selective isolation of Staphylococcus species by leveraging their ability to tolerate high salt concentrations and ferment mannitol. This medium is critical for microbiological laboratory procedures aimed at identifying and differentiating Staphylococcus strains, particularly in clinical or public health settings where accurate pathogen detection is essential. The agreement is structured as a subcontract under the Department of State, with the US Embassy in Tbilisi identified as the overseeing agency, indicating its intended use in support of laboratory operations located in Tbilisi, Georgia, where the performance and delivery are to be executed. The NAICS code 424690 classifies this as a distribution activity for medical, dental, and hospital supplies, suggesting the product will be provided by a specialized biomedical distributor rather than a manufacturer. The solicitation was posted on July 10, 2026, and despite the lack of a solicitation number, the contract is active and accessible via a publicly available SAM.gov link. The place of performance is clearly designated as Tbilisi with the zip code 0186, which aligns with the embassy’s operational footprint. No set-aside provisions or organizational type specifications are provided, implying the subcontract is open to eligible suppliers without specific small business or socioeconomic preferences. The absence of a point of contact suggests coordination may be handled through the embassy’s standard procurement channels or administrative offices, and the focus remains strictly on ensuring reliable, consistent delivery of high-quality Mannitol Salt Agar to meet laboratory testing needs in the region.