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STEC Isolation Procedure & Protocol Consultant

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

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This subcontract opportunity is for a STEC Isolation Procedure and Protocol Consultant to support prime contractors on USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service projects. The selected consultant will be responsible for the development and validation of colony isolation procedures, specifically designing workflows for STEC isolation in meat-based matrices. This work includes defining critical parameters such as incubation time, temperature, and throughput in accordance with MLG 5C and MLG 1 standards, while utilizing microbiology testing platforms to generate essential sensitivity and specificity data. The project requires the delivery of comprehensive validated protocols and detailed technical reports. Performance will take place in Athens, Georgia, under NAICS code 541715. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of December 8, 2026.

General Info

Consultant to develop and validate STEC isolation protocols for USDA FSIS in Georgia.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → Usda, Fsis, Oas Pcmb

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

Athens, GA, 30605, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of STEC_Media.

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PostedOct 28

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Response DeadlineDec 8

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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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Performs development and validation of colony isolation procedures for prime contractors on USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) projects. Designs workflows for STEC isolation in meat-based matrices, defining incubation time, temperature, and throughput per MLG 5C and MLG 1 standards. Utilizes meat-based microbiology testing platforms to provide sensitivity and specificity data. Delivers validated protocols and technical reports.

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