# FSIS Seeks E. coli Testing Solutions

On November 6, 2026, the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) requested input on solutions for testing Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC). The announcement is an early engagement opportunity for organizations with food-safety testing capabilities, but it does not identify a solicitation, submission deadline, technical requirements, or procurement contact, so it does not establish an active bid opportunity or a defined response process.

- Testing and food-safety solution providers can assess whether their capabilities are relevant to STEC testing and prepare to describe them if FSIS provides a response channel.
- Procurement teams should treat the announcement as a request for input, not a solicitation; no contract value, award timeline, or specific acquisition vehicle is stated.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Published:** November 07, 2026

### Government Entities
- Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)
- United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

### Sources
- [News & Press Releases | Food Safety and Inspection Service](https://www.fsis.usda.gov/news-events/news-press-releases?f%5B0%5D=news_date%3A2026-11) - FSIS