Justification - DPP VetTB Assay Kits Complete.pdf

This document is a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Decision to Restrict Competition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold for procuring Dual Path Platform (DPP) Vet Tuberculosis (TB) Assay kits. The acquisition is for single-use immune-chromatographic tests to detect antibodies to Mycobacterium Bovis in cervid samples, used in the official test for the Federal Bovine Tuberculosis Eradication program.

The suggested sole-source contractor is Chembio Diagnostic Systems, Inc. located in Medford, NY. The justification for restricting competition is based on the unique qualifications of the product and contractor, with reference to FAR 6.302-1 for "Only One Responsible Source" provision. The document outlines the USDA's National Cooperative State/Federal Bovine Tuberculosis Eradication Program, which works to eradicate bovine tuberculosis from domestic livestock, with specific regulations governing testing of cattle, bison, and captive cervids.