Contract opportunity

AMS Designated Laboratory Meat Testing Services (ADL)

Solicitation from Department of Agriculture.

Data as of Oct 24, 2026. Sources: SAM.gov and Grants.gov. Snapshot govcon-directory-20261024T104923Z-2151694.

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Closing in 27 days

Notice details

Agency
Department of Agriculture
Sub-tier agency
AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE
Notice type
Solicitation
Solicitation number
12-1NTS-26-R-0002
NAICS
541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
Product/service code
H389
Posted
Oct 21, 2026
Response deadline
Nov 20, 2026
Source
SAM.gov

Description

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is issuing Solicitation 12?1NTS?26?R?0002 to obtain proposals from responsible, accredited analytical laboratories to perform microbiological and fat testing in support of AMS meat, poultry, egg, and aquatic product procurement programs. This requirement establishes AMS Designated Laboratories (ADLs) responsible for conducting all required microbiological and chemical analyses on samples submitted by AMS vendors, ensuring compliance with Federal Purchase Program Specifications (FPPS) and supporting food safety and quality verification efforts. AMS intends to award an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) firm?fixed?price contract, consisting of a Base Period and up to four option periods, covering performance from April 1, 2027 through March 31, 2032. Offerors must be fully capable of meeting all technical, accreditation, reporting, and quality assurance requirements outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW) and must maintain ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation for all applicable microbiological and chemical test methods throughout the contract term. Offerors are required to submit a complete proposal package in accordance with Section E of the solicitation, including all technical, management, past performance, and pricing components, as well as a properly completed and signed SF?1449. Offerors must ensure all requirements, instructions, and submission details�such as WBSCM electronic submission

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Frequently asked questions

When is the response deadline?

The published deadline is Nov 20, 2026. That is 27 days after the data date.

What NAICS code applies?

NAICS 541380, Testing Laboratories and Services.

Which agency issued this notice?

Department of Agriculture.

Where is the official notice?

The link under Official notice opens the source listing.