SIM Test Medium Supply

The contract pertains to the supply of Sulfide-Indole-Motility (SIM) medium, a specialized microbiological reagent used for the biochemical characterization of enteric bacteria, specifically to assess hydrogen sulfide production, indole formation, and bacterial motility. This medium is essential for diagnostic and identification processes in clinical and public health laboratories, particularly for differentiating species within the Enterobacteriaceae family. The requirement is issued as a subcontract under the U.S. Department of State, with the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi as the contracting organization, and the place of performance is designated as Tbilisi, Georgia, with a zip code of 0186. The North American Industry Classification System code 424690 indicates the procurement falls under miscellaneous medical and dental supplies and equipment merchant wholesalers, reflecting the nature of the product as a laboratory reagent rather than a finished medical device. The solicitation was posted on July 10, 2026, and while no set-aside designation or point of contact is specified, the contract is structured to ensure timely delivery and quality compliance to support microbiological testing needs at the embassy's operational facility.