Sample Swabs and Rinse

The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness is soliciting bids for the purchase of sample swabs and rinses to support its Food Safety Inspection Program. The tender, identified as tender_21557, was posted on June 1, 2026, with a response deadline of June 5, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. This procurement is intended to supply essential testing materials used in the monitoring and enforcement of food safety standards across the province. The contract falls under a federal procurement framework, although the agency issuing the request is provincial, indicating alignment with broader federal supply protocols. All bids must be submitted by the specified deadline through the designated CanadaBuys portal. Tracy Richards, Contracting Authority, serves as the primary point of contact for inquiries and can be reached via email at [email hidden] or by phone at [phone hidden]. No set-aside provisions are specified for this tender, meaning all eligible suppliers may compete without restriction based on size, location, or ownership. The place of performance and delivery details are not explicitly defined in the posted data, suggesting that suppliers are expected to coordinate logistics to meet program requirements across Ontario. Bidders should ensure their proposals fully address the technical specifications and quantities required for the swabs and rinses, as failure to comply may result in disqualification.