Manufacturing of Microbiological Water Test Reagents

The contract seeks the manufacturing of single-use 100 mL snap-pack reagent packets designed for field detection of coliform bacteria and E. coli in water samples. The work involves the precise formulation of specialized growth media tailored to support microbial growth under field conditions, along with the integration of visual color comparators to enable accurate, on-site interpretation of test results without laboratory equipment. The reagents must be stable, easy to use, and compatible with portable testing protocols used in remote or resource-limited environments. Production must comply with stringent quality and consistency standards to ensure reliable detection across diverse water sources and environmental conditions. This is a subcontract under the Department of Defense’s Medical Supply Chain FSH, classified under NAICS code 325412 for pharmaceutical and botanical product manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on July 27, 2026, with responses due by August 3, 2026. While no set-aside provisions or specific point of contact are identified, performance is expected to support military and humanitarian water safety operations, requiring scalable production capability and adherence to defined technical specifications. All packets must be packaged for durability during transport and storage under variable climates, with documentation supporting batch traceability and quality control.