Pennsylvania State SCIQuest #AGRI-RFP006836

Onsite avian influenza testing pilot for milk in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture is seeking a provider for an 18-month pilot of onsite avian influenza testing in milk. - Government buyer: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Agriculture, Issuing Office. - Requested service: Test domestic lactating bovine milk onsite at milk processing facilities and milk transfer stations to strengthen disease surveillance and help protect public health, the food supply, and animal agriculture. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturers, OEMs, or vendors are named. - Products and quantities: No products, part numbers, or testing quantities are specified. - Notable requirements: The work is a pilot program focused on onsite testing. Proposals are evaluated on technical merit and cost, with potential additional credit for domestic workforce utilization.

Description

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is seeking proposals from entities capable of testing domestic lactating bovine milk for Avian Influenza. The pilot program will test onsite at milk processing facilities and milk transfer stations to enhance disease surveillance and protect public health, the food supply, and the animal agriculture industry. If awarded, the contract will be a purchase order with a term of 18 months from its effective date. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the procurement portal by October 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.

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