Laboratory testing for Meat and Poultry samples for STEC. Invoice # VDACSMPI D08112026

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services awarded contract PO05461816 to the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services on September 4, 2026. The contract encompasses laboratory testing services for meat and poultry samples to detect Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC). The single line item specifies one unit of testing services at a unit price of $180.06, resulting in a cumulative contract value of $180.00. The deliverable is designated for Susan Skelton.

This contract represents a specialized analytical service arrangement between two state agricultural departments. The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will provide pathogenic testing capabilities for Virginia's meat and poultry inspection program, supporting food safety compliance and consumer protection objectives. The contract's modest value and single-unit structure suggest this award addresses a specific testing requirement rather than an ongoing service relationship, though the contract documentation does not explicitly specify the performance period or detailed delivery timeline beyond the award date.