MIoBS ELISA Test Kits
ID: 75F401-24-Q-1279662Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFFOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATIONFDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCSBeltsville, MD, 20705, USA

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Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

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LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is seeking proposals for the procurement of MIoBS ELISA Test Kits, which are critical for detecting undeclared food allergens and gluten. The contract requires the vendor to supply up to seven test kits quarterly, ensuring that the kits are sourced from multiple lots to maintain maximum shelf life and minimize variability. These test kits are essential for the FDA's efforts to uphold food safety standards as mandated by the Food Allergen Consumer Protection Act of 2004 and the Gluten-Free Regulation of 2013. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by 4:30 PM EDT on September 6, 2024, to Joshua Reid at joshua.reid@fda.hhs.gov, with the performance period commencing on September 15, 2024.

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    The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), through its Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN), is seeking procurement of ELISA test kits essential for the detection of undeclared food allergens and gluten as mandated by the Food Allergen Consumer Protection Act of 2004 and the Gluten-Free Regulation of 2013. The contract aims to enable the acquisition of MIoBS (Morinaga Institutes of Biological Sciences, Inc.) ELISA test kits, known for their sensitivity and reliability in detecting major allergens like egg, milk, peanut, and gluten at low detection limits. The requirements stipulate quarterly provision of up to seven test kits, selected based on FDA's needs, and demand that test kits are sourced from multiple lots to ensure shelf-life and reduce variability. The vendor is responsible for delivering these kits, with an anticipated delivery time of up to eight weeks post-order. The performance period for this contract is set for one year, starting on September 15, 2024, with no options for renewal. LCDR Chung Y. Cho from the FDA serves as the project officer for this initiative, underscoring the importance of maintaining food safety standards.
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