Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) Surveillance Sample Collection

This solicitation (12639525Q0012) seeks multiple award, firm-fixed-price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts for the collection and submission of obex tissue samples for Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) testing from cattle carcasses across the United States. The Period of Performance extends from the award date to December 19, 2027, with a minimum order value of $300.00 and a maximum cumulative value of $2,400,000 per IDIQ contract. Offerors will be evaluated based on Price, Technical Capability (including access to targeted populations and geographic areas), and Past Performance, with technical capability and past performance weighted more heavily than price. A comprehensive Subcontracting Plan is required for quotes exceeding $750,000.00, with specific goals for Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Women-Owned Small Business, HUBZone Small Business, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business participation. Unique to this requirement is the need to accurately mark burial locations of animals/carcasses for potential exhumation.

Notice ID

5d849cf5aa884f6390f0fa14d1370101

Solicitation Number

12639525Q0012

NAICS Code

561990

Classification Code

R499