STEC Media

The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a market‑research Request for Information (RFI) to gather details on commercially available media and protocols that can isolate Shiga‑toxin‑producing E. coli (STEC) from raw beef and other foods without relying on serogroup‑specific indicators. Respondents must provide company profiles, technical capabilities, validation data, cost information, and registration details. No contract award or funding is guaranteed; the information will inform future acquisition planning. • Identify media and isolation methods that work across multiple STEC serogroups, especially raw beef matrices. • Provide performance metrics (sensitivity, specificity, throughput) and any third‑party validation (AOAC, AFNOR, etc.). • Submit cost options per plate or batch, along with corporate registration (SAM UEI, CAGE, NAICS 334516) and SBA‑certified status if applicable.