SAM #140FS226Q0165

Aquatic Animal Disease Testing and Diagnostics for Southwestern Fish Health Unit

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Region 2, Southwestern Fish Health Unit, is seeking a third-party accredited laboratory for a 5-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to provide aquatic animal disease testing and diagnostic services for federal and tribal hatcheries in Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 2, Southwestern Fish Health Unit - Services Requested: - Accredited laboratory testing for fish pathogens including viruses (IPNV, IHNV, VHSV), bacteria (Yersinia ruckeri, Aeromonas salmonicida, flavobacteria), parasites (Myxobolus cerebralis), and diagnostic histopathology - Consultation with veterinary pathologists - Semi-annual and annual reporting - Custom IT support for accessioning and data exports compatible with the National Wild Fish Health Survey database - Quality and SOP modifications to accommodate high numbers of positives - Additional labor for operational flexibility - Testing Requirements: - Must comply with ISO 17025 or AAVLD accreditation standards - Monthly recurring service needs with quantities ranging from single digits to hundreds per test type - Notable tests include cell culture for viruses, bacteriology inspections, antibiotic sensitivity, PCR confirmations, ELISA, and histopathology - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the opportunity is open to accredited laboratories capable of meeting the technical and reporting requirements - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Custom IT support for data reporting and compatibility with federal databases - Flexible labor and quality modifications to address operational needs and high positive case volumes

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NM DEXTER FISH HEALTH UNIT AQUATIC ANIMAL DISEAASE TESTING (5-year BPA) Amendment 0001 to attach estimate of testing numbers spreadsheet

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