The Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration awarded an indefinite delivery contract to Molecular Epidemiology Inc. to provide microbiological analysis and whole genome sequencing services. The single award IDV has a potential value of $10 million and a period of performance through May 2027.
Five firm fixed price task orders have been issued against the contract to date for specific services. These include analysis of Cyclospora cayetanensis oocysts, shrimp samples, and lettuce samples to support FDA's food safety monitoring and regulatory responsibilities. Services are being delivered in Maryland locations including Silver Spring, Beltsville, and surrounding areas. Task order values range from approximately $100,000 to $420,000.
The original solicitation sought baseline survey data and analysis of FDA-regulated foods, agricultural water, cosmetics and other samples for the presence of pathogens like Salmonella, Listeria, E. coli, and Norovirus. It also required whole genome sequencing and database submission capabilities to support FDA's efforts to track and analyze foodborne illnesses. The IDV and subsequent task orders aim to provide critical microbiological and genomic analysis services and data to allow FDA to fulfill its public health mission of ensuring the safety of the American food supply.
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