Opportunity
Michigan VSS #RFP-751-220000000029-1
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Testing Services for Michigan DNR
Posted
October 06, 2021
Respond By
October 20, 2021
Identifier
RFP-751-220000000029-1
NAICS
541380
This opportunity involves the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) contracting for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) testing services for cervid lymph nodes: - Government Buyer: - Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Wildlife Health Section (WHS) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named - Testing must be performed by a National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) certified laboratory - Testing must utilize USDA certified ELISA screening and IHC confirmation - Products/Services Requested: - Initial ELISA screening/tests for CWD (10,000 tests) - Estimated re-runs of ELISA screening/tests (50 tests total) - Estimated referrals to National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) (5 referrals) - Estimated shipping costs - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Laboratory must be NAHLN certified and able to perform USDA certified tests - Testing must include both ELISA screening and IHC confirmation as required - Place of Performance: - Wildlife Division, Lansing, Michigan
Description
This solicitation is for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) testing for fiscal year 2022. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources requires contracting with an external National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) certified laboratory to perform testing of cervid lymph nodes using USDA certified ELISA screening and IHC confirmation. The contract includes initial ELISA screening tests, estimated re-runs, referrals to the National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL), and estimated shipping costs. The work location is in Lansing, Michigan, at the Wildlife Division.