Rapid Mycotoxin Test Kits

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking a contractor to provide rapid mycotoxin test kits for the determination of Aflatoxin, Deoxynivalenol (DON), Fumonisin, and Zearalenone in various grains and commodities. The contractor must provide a quantitative water-based extraction test kit capable of analyzing the specified mycotoxins within a certain testing range. The contract will be awarded on a best-choice basis, considering factors such as cost, test kit performance, and equipment requirements. The contractor must also provide training, technical support, and proof of an active FGIS Certificate of Conformance (COC) at the time of submission. Some key requirements for the test kits include: • Analyzing aflatoxin, DON, Fumonisin, and Zearalenone in various grains and commodities • Having a minimum testing range of 5ppb to 300ppb for aflatoxin, 0.5ppm to 30ppm for DON, 0.5ppm to 30ppm for Fumonisin, and 100ppb to 1000ppb for Zearalenone • Completing sample extraction and analysis in 30 minutes or less • Being simple to use, with no specialized scientific degree or high-level training required • Having a minimum shelf life of three months for all components of the test kit • Not requiring special waste disposal or exposing employees to toxic or hazardous substances higher than OSHA standards