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RFQ For BSE Sample Collection IDIQ

Awarded

12639526Q0055Federal

Submission Closed04/22/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.

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NAICS: 311613

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AI Contract Overview

The United States Department of Agriculture, through the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, is soliciting quotations for a firm-fixed-price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to support the Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) Surveillance program. This total small business set-aside requires the collection of brain stem and central nervous system samples from targeted cattle populations, including clinical suspects, disabled, and fallen stock, to maintain the negligible risk status of BSE in the United States. Performance is primarily focused in Texas and New Mexico, with additional activity in Missouri, Arkansas, and Oklahoma, specifically targeting facilities in Clovis, Plainview, and Stratford. The contract has a minimum guaranteed value of 1,000 dollars and a cumulative ceiling of 6,000,000 dollars, spanning five ordering periods through 2031. Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, evaluating price, technical acceptability, and past performance. The selected contractor must adhere to strict sampling protocols outlined in VS Guidance 7800.1, maintain a cold chain for sample preservation, and follow AVMA guidelines for humane handling. Key deliverables include the annual collection of thousands of samples, proper disposal of carcasses, and the use of mandatory USDA forms for submission. Administrative requirements include electronic invoicing via IPP.gov, Level 2 eAuthentication for system access, and strict record retention policies, with negative results kept for six years and positive or inconclusive results retained indefinitely.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → Mrpbs Minneapolis Mn

Contract Value

NAICS

311613 - Rendering and Meat Byproduct Processing

Place of Performance

Austin, TX, 78701, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Awardee

COUNTY SERVICES INC.

Award Issued Date

05/01/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

rfq

High

specifications

High

pricing-schedule

High

17 pages · guidance

High

specifications

High

AI Contract Breakdown

Uniform Contract Format

Timeline

2 updates

PhaseAwarded

PostedMar 6

Combined Synopsis

Notice updatedMar 9

Notice details unchanged. Attachments may have changed.

Notice updatedApr 7

Response deadline changed from Apr 7, 2026 to Apr 22, 2026. The notice description changed.

AwardedMay 1

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

04/22/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Mrpbs Minneapolis Mn

Contacts1 person available

OfficeMINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55401, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Mrpbs Minneapolis Mn

Office AddressMINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55401, USA

Contacts

Mario Garcia

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services (VS), in cooperation with the Food Safety and Inspection Service, (FSIS), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), conducts an ongoing Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) Surveillance program in accordance with the Animal Health Protection Act (7 USC Ch. 109).

The ongoing surveillance program requires brain stem samples to be collected from cattle in the targeted populations geographically dispersed across the United States.

The targeted population includes cattle 12 months of age or older in any of the following surveillance streams as outlined in the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) Terrestrial Animal Health code: clinical suspect, disabled, and fallen stock.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial service prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 12639526Q0055 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) Sample Collection.

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 561990 The small business size standard is $16.0 Million This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

Amendment 1: 04/07/2026 - Attachment 2 Pricing Schedule is modified to better detail which states are targeted for sample collection. No other changes to SOW or RFQ therein.

See “Attachment 1 – IDIQ RFQ Body Solicitation Terms and Conditions” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria.
See “Attachment 2 – Pricing Schedule” for pricing information and what is to be used for quote submission.
See “Attachment 3 - VS Guidance 7800.1 Procedures for Sample Collection”