This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) Ongoing Surveillance Program. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services (VS), in cooperation with the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), conducts this program. The program requires brain stem samples to be collected from cattle aged 12 months or older within specific surveillance streams (clinical suspect, disabled, and fallen stock) across the United States. This acquisition is a total small business set-aside. Offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Amendment 1 modifies the pricing schedule to detail targeted states for sample collection.
The provided text does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the services. However, the solicitation number is ****, and Amendment 1 was issued on 04/07/2026, indicating a potential timeline related to this date.
The bid notice mentions cost recovery methods and payments for accredited veterinarians performing sample collection in accordance with VS directive **** and cost recovery guidelines. Payments for sample collection, identification, packing, transportation, storage, and disposal of carcasses will be made according to provisions of competitive contracts.
The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, and Attachment 1 (IDIQQ RFQ Body Solicitation Terms and Conditions) details the applicable evaluation criteria.
This acquisition is a total small business set aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
The provided text does not mention any requirement or possibility for a site visit.
The program requires brain stem samples to be collected from cattle aged 12 months or older within specific surveillance streams (clinical suspect, disabled, and fallen stock).
