USDA aphis defend the flock campaign educates poultry owners on biosecurity practices to prevent the spread of avian influenza and other infectious diseases. Historically, outreach has focused on…

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Contract number
12639526F0299
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$281,000

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$281,000.00 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 66% complete
Current and potential, with all options
Funding agency
Legislative and Public Affairs Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture
NAICS code
541810 Advertising Agencies
Set-aside
Total Small Business
Competition
Full and Open Competition Multiple Award, Fair Opportunity
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price
Place of performance
Beltsville, MD 20704, USA
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About this award

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) awarded a $281,000 firm fixed-price Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) call to Crosby Marketing Communications Inc., a Maryland-based marketing and communications firm, to support the "Defend the Flock" campaign. This initiative educates poultry owners on biosecurity practices to prevent the spread of avian influenza and other infectious diseases, with efforts historically focused on backyard bird owners and small-scale producers. The contract, which is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, is scheduled for completion by March 8, 2027, and will be performed in Beltsville, Maryland. The award was made under Crosby's existing Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract vehicle.

Crosby Marketing Communications brings substantial relevant experience to this engagement, having served as a primary marketing and communications partner for federal agencies since 2003. The company specializes in developing public education campaigns, strategic communications, and stakeholder outreach initiatives across civilian government domains. Crosby's existing portfolio includes significant work on agricultural awareness campaigns, pest prevention messaging, and public health communications, demonstrating proven capability in designing and executing targeted educational initiatives similar to those required for the APHIS biosecurity outreach program.

Description

USDA aphis defend the flock campaign educates poultry owners on biosecurity practices to prevent the spread of avian influenza and other infectious diseases. Historically, outreach has focused on backyard bird owners and small-scale producers. To STR

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract 12639526F0299?

12639526F0299 was awarded to Crosby Marketing Communications Inc. by Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business Services (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service) on March 9, 2026.

How much is contract 12639526F0299 worth?

The government has obligated $281,000 on 12639526F0299.

Which agency awarded contract 12639526F0299?

Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business Services (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service) awarded 12639526F0299, with funding from Legislative and Public Affairs (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service).

Is contract 12639526F0299 an order under another contract?

Yes. 12639526F0299 is a BPA call under 47QRAA19D0010-12639523A0041, a blanket purchase agreement, on Multiple Award Schedule (MAS).

Was contract 12639526F0299 competed?

The extent of competition for 12639526F0299 was full and open competition. It was set aside: Total Small Business.

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