Q -- Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) Testing

The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services plans to award sole source purchase orders for Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) testing. These orders will be issued using Commercial and Simplified Acquisition Procedures and awarded directly to select institutions including the University of California Davis, Colorado State University, Florida Department of Agriculture, Kansas State University, University of Georgia, University of Minnesota, Cornell University, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Texas A&M University, Washington State University, and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture. There will be no competitive solicitation for this procurement, emphasizing the exclusive nature of the agreements with these specific entities. The contract referenced as "Q -- Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) Testing," with solicitation number 4146-M-APHIS-04, was posted in May 2004 and falls under NAICS code 541380, which relates to testing laboratories. The designated points of contact include Patricia Y Harris and Contracting Officer Robert JJ Crowther, both reachable via provided phone numbers and email addresses. The objective of these purchase orders is to facilitate essential BSE testing services carried out by trusted institutions for the USDA, ensuring the continued monitoring and safety of livestock health.