Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) Surveillance Sample Collection
ID: AI1141100Type: Presolicitation
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AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICEMRPBS MINNEAPOLIS MNMINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55401, USA

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All Other Support Services (561990)

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SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

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https://sam.gov/opp/ab1000fc3eb0480b832f3a0b988a2dc1/view
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    The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), is preparing to solicit bids for the collection of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) surveillance samples from cattle across the United States. This initiative aims to gather brain stem samples from targeted cattle populations, which are subject to change based on the evolving demographics of the national cattle population. The government intends to award multiple firm fixed price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts to vendors capable of accessing these cattle populations, with the solicitation expected to be released on or around November 20, 2024. Interested parties should monitor SAM.gov for the solicitation number 12639525Q0012 and are encouraged to reach out to Amanda Imlach at amanda.imlach@usda.gov or 978-770-3634 for further inquiries.

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    Amanda Imlach
    (978) 770-3634
    amanda.imlach@usda.gov
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