Cattle for National Animal Vaccine & Veterinary Countermeasures Bank (NAVVCB) Potency Study of foot and mouth disease
ID: 12639523P0101Type: Justification
AwardedJan 19, 2023
Award #:12639523P0101
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICEMRPBS MINNEAPOLIS MNMINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55401, USA

PSC

LIVE ANIMALS, NOT RAISED FOR FOOD (8820)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/fd3249218b714278bfbe705c2d4ea5e9/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, is seeking to procure cattle for the National Animal Vaccine & Veterinary Countermeasures Bank (NAVVCB) to conduct a potency study of foot and mouth disease. This procurement aims to ensure the availability of live animals, not raised for food, which are critical for evaluating vaccine efficacy and developing veterinary countermeasures. The performance will take place in Ames, Iowa, and is vital for maintaining animal health and preventing disease outbreaks. Interested parties can reach out to Mario Garcia at mario.garcia2@usda.gov or by phone at 919-257-7535 for further details regarding this opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Mario Garcia
    (919) 257-7535
    mario.garcia2@usda.gov
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