Triple Sugar Iron (TSI) Agar Supply

The contract pertains to the supply of Triple Sugar Iron (TSI) Agar, a specialized microbiological medium used for carbohydrate fermentation testing and hydrogen sulfide detection in enteric pathogens including Salmonella and Shigella. This procurement is a subcontract aimed at supporting laboratory diagnostics and public health monitoring efforts by ensuring a reliable, consistent supply of TSI Agar for use in Tbilisi. The material is critical for accurate identification and differentiation of gastrointestinal pathogens in clinical and research settings. The agreement is issued under the US Embassy Tbilisi, part of the Department of State, with the place of performance located in Tbilisi, Georgia, and the NAICS code 424690 indicating it falls under medical and surgical equipment and supplies merchant wholesaling. The solicitation was posted on July 10, 2026, and while no set-aside provisions or point of contact details are specified, the contract focuses exclusively on the delivery of TSI Agar to meet ongoing diagnostic requirements in the region. No funding or delivery timelines are detailed, but the intent is to maintain readiness for pathogen detection in a key international operational location.