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STEC Detection & Identification Kits

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Response Deadline12/08/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract involves the supply of commercially available diagnostic kits and proprietary reagents used for the detection and identification of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli for prime contractors supporting USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service projects. The required kits must be capable of identifying stx/eae carrying strains across all serogroups and provide technology for stx subtype granularity, ensuring full alignment with the Microbiology Laboratory Guidebook 5C methodology. The project is managed under the Department of Agriculture and is associated with NAICS code 311710. Performance of the contract will take place in Athens, Georgia. Interested parties should note that the response deadline for this opportunity is December 8, 2026.

General Info

Supply diagnostic kits and reagents for USDA E. coli detection in Athens, Georgia.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → Usda, Fsis, Oas Pcmb

NAICS

311710 - Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging

Place of Performance

Athens, GA, 30605, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of STEC_Detection .

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STEC Detection

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PostedOct 28

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Response DeadlineDec 8

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Response Deadline

12/08/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin about 1 month

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Usda, Fsis, Oas Pcmb

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Usda, Fsis, Oas Pcmb

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Supplies commercially available diagnostic kits for the detection and identification of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) for prime contractors on USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) projects. Provides kits identifying stx/eae carrying strains regardless of serogroup and technology for stx subtype granularity. Aligns with Microbiology Laboratory Guidebook (MLG) 5C methodology. Delivers physical testing kits and proprietary reagents.

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