Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG vaccine)
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AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICEMRPBS MINNEAPOLIS MNMINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55401, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/98adcb4e4f7641b09f66d15455593e9c/view
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    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), is seeking to procure the Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine from Colorado Serum Company, the sole manufacturer capable of supplying this specific strain. This procurement is part of an ongoing study initiated in 2021, aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of BCG vaccination in cattle for combating bovine tuberculosis (bTB) in endemic areas, particularly in Baja California, Mexico. The necessity for a sole source purchase is justified by the unique requirements of the study, including the need for the specific Danish 1331 strain to ensure data consistency and validity. The estimated cost for the vaccine manufacture and shipping is $38,750, and interested parties can contact Jason L. Wilking at Jason.L.Wilking@usda.gov or by phone at 612-336-3210 for further details.

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    Jason L Wilking
    (612) 336-3210
    Jason.L.Wilking@usda.gov
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    The USDA-APHIS-VS is seeking to continue its study on the effectiveness of Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccination in cattle for bovine tuberculosis (bTB) through a collaboration with Colorado Serum Company, the sole manufacturer capable of supplying the required BCG vaccine. This project, initiated in 2021, involves comparing vaccinated and unvaccinated dairy herds over five years in bTB endemic areas, specifically Baja California, Mexico. The rationale for limiting competition is grounded in the experimental status of BCG vaccination in the U.S. and the need to use the same strain from Colorado Serum Co. to ensure data consistency and validity. Market research confirms that only Colorado Serum Company can provide the specific Danish 1331 strain needed for this project. The estimated cost for vaccine manufacture and shipping is $38,750. The justification has been certified by relevant personnel, affirming the necessity of limiting the procurement to a single source due to these unique requirements. This document is essential for aligning funding and administrative approvals for the TB Initiative project.
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