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PT Sample Set Manufacturing and Supply

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This subcontract, titled PT Sample Set Manufacturing and Supply, involves the production and delivery of standardized proficiency testing sample sets for prime contractors supporting USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service projects. The scope of work requires the manufacturing of microbiology and chemistry samples that strictly adhere to the standards outlined in the Microbiology Laboratory Guidebook and Chemistry Laboratory Guidebook. Once produced, these physical sample sets must be packaged and shipped to designated laboratories located in Saint Louis, Missouri; Athens, Georgia; and Albany, California. Managed by the Department of Agriculture under the FSIS OAS PCMB, this opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 541380. The contract ensures that all delivered materials meet rigorous USDA FSIS regulatory standards to maintain the integrity of laboratory testing. Interested parties should note the response deadline of December 12, 2026.

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NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Place of Performance

Athens, GA, 30605, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

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This scope was carved out of 124PSA27Q0017.

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IDIQ for Proficiency Samples for all FSIS labs

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Usda, Fsis, Oas Pcmb
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Supplies standardized proficiency testing (PT) sample sets for prime contractors on USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) projects. Produces standardized samples for microbiology and chemistry testing adhering to the Microbiology Laboratory Guidebook (MLG) and Chemistry Laboratory Guidebook (CLG) standards. Packages and ships samples to laboratories in Saint Louis, MO; Athens, GA; and Albany, CA. Delivers physical PT sample sets meeting USDA FSIS regulatory standards.

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