Molecular Transport Media Tubes used for HPAI Testing

The USDA‑APHIS is soliciting a firm‑fixed‑price purchase order for PrimeStore® Molecular Transport Media (MTM) tubes to support testing for African Swine Fever and High‑Path Avian Influenza. The requirement is for 50,000 tubes (1,000 cartons) to be delivered ASAP to the USDA‑APHIS‑VS‑NVSL warehouse in Ames, IA. Offers must be submitted by 5 PM Eastern on 14 Oct 2026, with all questions due 13 Oct 2026. The award will be a single‑source contract with a one‑year performance period and includes extensive FAR/AGAR clause compliance (DEI, PIV, Buy‑American, small‑business utilization, etc.). • Quantity: 50,000 MTM tubes (1 000 cartons) • Delivery: “ASAP,” shipping to Ames, IA warehouse • Contract type: Firm‑Fixed‑Price Purchase Order, one‑year term • Mandatory compliance: DEI certification, Personal Identity Verification, security escort on‑site • Small‑business set‑aside: EDWOSB, SDVOSB, WOSB, general SB eligible.