SAM #12639526Q0229

USDA APHIS Procurement of Chembio DPP Vet Tuberculosis (TB) Assay Kits

This procurement opportunity is issued by the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL): - Buyer: USDA APHIS, VS NVSL Diagnostic Bacteriology and Mycology Laboratory, Ames, IA - OEM Highlight: Chembio Diagnostic Systems, Inc. is the sole manufacturer of the required kits - Product Requested: - 600 Chembio Dual Path Platform (DPP) Vet Tuberculosis (TB) Assay Kits - Part number: 65-9150-0 - Each kit contains 20 single-use immune-chromatographic tests - Used for detection of antibodies to Mycobacterium bovis in cervid samples - Official test for the Federal Bovine Tuberculosis Eradication program - Delivery Requirements: - Kits to be delivered in three shipments of 200 kits each - Exact brand compliance (no substitutes allowed) - Shipments scheduled for completion by three specified dates - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole source justification due to the unique qualifications of the DPP test and lack of alternative suppliers - Kits must support diagnosis of bovine tuberculosis in captive cervids under federal regulations

Description

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Veterinarian Services requires 600 Dual Path Platform (DPP) Vet Tuberculosis (TB) Assay kits. These are single use immune-chromato-graphic tests for detection of antibodies to Mycobacterium Bovis in cervid samples and is the official test for the Federal Bovine Tuberculosis Eradication program. The test is used for the diagnosis of tuberculosis in Contact Information conjunction with other diagnostic methods. See attached Presolicitation Notice: 12639526Q0229 for detailed information.

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