Pathogen Screening Technology

The United States Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued an award for pathogen screening technology under solicitation number 123A9424Q0002. This requirement is fulfilled through a firm-fixed-price multiple-award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The estimated total contract value, including the base period and four option years, is $2,317,806.00.

The contract supports analytical laboratory needs in Athens, Georgia, classified under NAICS 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing and PSC W066 for the lease or rental of instruments and laboratory equipment. Primary oversight for this procurement is managed by the USDA FSIS Office of Administrative Services, Procurement Management Branch, with Eric Schnitzler serving as the point of contact.

The award notice was published on June 4, 2024, finalizing the selection process for these screening services. No additional attachments were included with the announcement, which identifies the scope of the agreement as providing necessary laboratory instrumentation and technology to the government over the five-year performance period.