DPP Vet TBB cervid test kits
ID: 126395250048Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

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

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In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (325413)

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DRUGS AND BIOLOGICALS (6505)

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https://sam.gov/opp/0d5d302047ee4012943b263acd5e5b8b/view
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    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), is seeking to procure Dual Path Platform (DPP) Vet Tuberculosis (TB) Assay test kits through a sole source justification. This procurement is critical for detecting Mycobacterium bovis antibodies in cervid samples, which plays a vital role in the Federal Bovine Tuberculosis Eradication Program aimed at controlling the spread of this infectious disease among livestock and captive cervids. The USDA has relied on the DPP test since its official recognition in 2013, and the estimated contract value for 400 test kits is $96,347, with delivery scheduled for 2025. Interested parties can reach out to Jason L. Wilking at Jason.L.Wilking@usda.gov or by phone at 612-336-3210 for further information.

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    Jason L Wilking
    (612) 336-3210
    Jason.L.Wilking@usda.gov
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    A5 J A Sole Source DPP s.pdf
    The document outlines a justification and approval for procuring the Dual Path Platform (DPP) Vet Tuberculosis (TB) Assay through a non-competitive process for the USDA APHIS. The DPP test is essential for detecting Mycobacterium bovis antibodies in cervid samples, crucial for the Federal Bovine Tuberculosis Eradication Program, aimed at preventing the spread of this infectious disease among livestock and captive cervids. The justification cites FAR 6.302-1, emphasizing that only one responsible source can meet the agency's needs, as no alternative suppliers were identified after extensive market research. The USDA has a history of reliance on the DPP test since its recognition in 2013 as the official test for various cervid species. The procurement involves an estimated $96,347 for 400 test kits scheduled for delivery in 2025. Chembio Diagnostic Systems, Inc. is identified as the sole source vendor, with the document formally signed by technical and contracting officers certifying its accuracy and necessity for limited competition. The approval process reflects regulatory adherence while ensuring surveillance and preservation of animal health in accordance with federal standards.
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