Ochratoxin A Test Kits
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (325413)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

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https://sam.gov/opp/1072a14dc2804c6793f4f9675b1fbb2b/view
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    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, intends to establish a single-source Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for the procurement of approximately 1,600 water-based Ochratoxin A test kits. These kits must meet specific requirements, including the ability to analyze various wheat commodities for Ochratoxin A within a testing range of 5 to 100 parts per billion, with a quick extraction and analysis time of 30 minutes or less, and a minimum shelf life of three months. The testing of Ochratoxin A is crucial for ensuring grain safety, particularly under certain weather conditions that can lead to mycotoxin contamination. The estimated value of the contract is $75,000 over five years, and interested parties can contact Caroline Russell at caroline.russell@usda.gov or by phone at 202-570-2312 for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Caroline Russell
    (202) 570-2312
    caroline.russell@usda.gov
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    SSJ Ochratoxin Test Kits_signed.pdf
    The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeks to acquire approximately 1,600 quantitative Ochratoxin A tests for the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) and the Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS). Ochratoxin A, a mycotoxin affecting grains under certain weather conditions, necessitates specific testing that can only be provided by a single manufacturer, Romer Labs. Market research included a notice on sam.gov, which resulted in only one viable manufacturer capable of meeting the FGIS water-based and sensitivity requirements. The USDA plans to establish an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with an estimated value of $75,000 over five years, allowing flexibility for uncertain delivery needs. This limited source justification aligns with Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), which permits restriction of competition under certain circumstances. Authorized personnel affirm the accuracy of this justification, indicating a select procurement process that emphasizes specificity and necessity in sourcing the required testing kits.
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