SPECIAL NOTICE
66 -- Proficiency Testing to include STEC, Campylobacter, Salmonella, L. monocytogenes, and Sanitary Indicators
- Notice Date
- 1/7/2021 9:01:31 AM
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 541380
— Testing Laboratories
- Contracting Office
- USDA, FSIS, OAS PCMB BELTSVILLE MD 20705 USA
- ZIP Code
- 20705
- Solicitation Number
- 123A9421R0004
- Response Due
- 1/15/2021 2:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 01/30/2021
- Point of Contact
- Barbara Nelson, Tracy Pope
- E-Mail Address
-
barbara.nelson@usda.gov, tracy.pope@usda.gov
(barbara.nelson@usda.gov, tracy.pope@usda.gov)
- Description
- The following represents the Notice of Intent that will be posted on beta.sam.gov. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) intends to negotiate solely with LGC Proficiency Testing, Inc., 1159 Business Park Drive, Traverse City, MI 49686 to obtain the following services for the USDA FSIS Eastern, Mid-Western and Western Labs: Proficiency Test Program for E. coli, Campylobacter, Salmonella, and L. monocytogenes The Government intends to purchase services from LGC Proficiency Testing, Inc. for proficiency testing to include STEC, Campylobacter, Salmonella, L. monocytogenes, and sanitary indicators. These tests must be delivered to all three FSLs (Eastern, Western, and Midwestern laboratories) on a set schedule and at the same time frame. The services are sole proprietary to LGC Proficiency Testing, Inc. and is the only known source which can provide the required services to the current requirements. This procurement will be conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 - Only One Responsible Source and no Other Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements Citation: 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1). The period of performance will be for a 12- month base period plus 4 option years. The contractor shall provide testing services that meet the following requirements: Proficiency testing must be associated with a meat matrix and appropriate analytes in support of the FSIS FSLs methodology as referenced in MLG 5C, MLG 4, MLG 8, MLG 3, MLG 41and supporting CLG methods for fat, moisture, salt, and protein. The PT event must occur at least twice a year at a minimum and the samples must use a combination of negatives and positives, if applicable. Sufficient sample shall be provided to perform the analysis. An instruction sheet including preparation instructions, specifications for storage and stability, materials to be supplied by the user, factors that affect product performance (sample types, etc.), and contact information shall be included with each PT set. A results due date shall also be included. Samples must be shipped to the correct laboratories with appropriate packaging to ensure the quality of the material does not degrade in transit. This is not a request for quotations or an announcement of a forthcoming solicitation. Request for copies of this solicitation will not be honored or acknowledged. The Government does not intend to pay for information received. All interested parties must respond within five (5) calendar days from the date of this notice. Written responses must provide clear and concise documentation indicating your firm's capability to provide the proprietary services. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. When responding to this announcement, respondents should refer to announcement #123A9421R0004. If no viable responses have been received in response after Friday, January 15, 2021, 5:00 pm E.S.T to this announcement, USDA/FSIS shall negotiate solely with LGC Proficiency Testing, Inc.
- Web Link
-
SAM.gov Permalink
(https://beta.sam.gov/opp/3630099ea4744c7b86d0ed9e8cce9bb4/view)
- Record
- SN05886924-F 20210109/210107230119 (samdaily.us)
- Source
-
SAM.gov Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)
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