Cfsan survey of mercury and methylmercury in seafood

Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action

Contract number
75F40123C00078
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$199,084

Award facts

Opportunity
Contract value 100% obligated
$199,084.08 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 100% complete
Current and potential, with all options
Set-aside
No set-aside
Competition
Full and Open Competition · 1 offer Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price
Place of performance
Berwyn Heights, MD 20740, USA

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Close Out P00001 -$7,460
Original award $206,544

About this award

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) awarded a definitive, firm fixed-price contract valued at $199,084.08 to Silliker, Inc. (Merieux Nutrisciences Division) on July 24, 2023, for a survey of mercury and methylmercury in seafood. The contract, with performance based in Berwyn Heights, Maryland, and an ultimate completion date of August 31, 2024, was awarded without a set-aside designation. Silliker is a foreign-owned food safety and quality testing organization specializing in comprehensive analytical laboratory services across food, dietary supplements, cosmetics, and agricultural products for federal agencies.

This contract supports the FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) mission to ensure the safety of seafood distributed to consumers. Silliker will conduct chemical and contaminant testing to measure mercury and methylmercury levels in seafood products, contributing to federal food safety monitoring and assistance programs. The contractor's extensive experience with similar federal contracts, including significant Indefinite Delivery Contracts with the USDA and FDA, demonstrates its technical capability and past performance in providing specialized laboratory services for government food safety initiatives.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract 75F40123C00078?

75F40123C00078 was awarded to Silliker, Inc. by Food and Drug Administration (Department of Health and Human Services) on July 24, 2023.

How much is contract 75F40123C00078 worth?

The government has obligated $199,084 on 75F40123C00078.

Was contract 75F40123C00078 competed?

The extent of competition for 75F40123C00078 was full and open competition. The government received 1 offer.

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