AMS Designated Laboratory Meat Testing Services (ADL)

Open — responses due 20 Nov 2026 (6 days left) · Unrestricted (full and open) · Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA · NAICS 541380 · Solicitation 12-1NTS-26-R-0002

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Solicitation details

Solicitation number	12-1NTS-26-R-0002
Notice ID	e5b928e9f2e64fe2bd1945a6f2d0e566
Agency	Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Sub-agency	Agricultural Marketing Service
Contracting office	USDA AMS 3J14
NAICS code	541380 — Testing Laboratories and Services
Product / service code (PSC)	H389
Set-aside	Unrestricted (full and open)
Notice type	Solicitation
Posted	27 October 2026
Response deadline	20 November 2026
Competition	Competitive

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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 processes—are fully reviewed and followed. Incomplete proposals may not be considered for award. Key expectations under this solicitation include: • Performance of all required microbiological and fat analyses using approved methods (FSIS MLG, AOAC, AOCS, or AMS?approved alternatives). • Comprehensive sample preparation, receipt, testing, reporting, and data management in accordance with AMS SOW requirements. • Timely reporting of results, including notification of presumptive or confirmed pathogen positives to AMS, FSIS, and vendors. • Secure handling and management of proprietary AMS data. • Full compliance with FAR, AGAR, and USDA?specific contract clauses incorporated into the solicitation. Prospective offerors are strongly encouraged to read the entire solicitation package, including the SOW, exhibits, and all referenced clauses, to ensure a complete and conforming submission.

Version history

SAM.gov has posted 3 notices under solicitation 12-1NTS-26-R-0002, oldest first.

13 October 2026 — Solicitation
20 October 2026 — Solicitation
27 October 2026 — Solicitation (this page)

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Amendment A01-CO signed.pdf
SF1449 - ADL.pdf
Solicitation - 2026 ADL.pdf

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