SARS-CoV-2 DIVA testing for animal samples

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES OR PROPOSALS, NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes and is not to be construed as a commitment by the U.S. Government, nor will the U.S. Government pay for information solicited. USDA APHIS Wildlife Services National Wildlife Research Center is looking for contractors who are able to perform DIVA (differentiating between infected and vaccinated) laboratory testing necessary to distinguish between infected and vaccinated exposures of SARS-CoV-2 for samples collected from zoo and aquarium animals. The contractor will track received samples, purchase all required supplies/reagents to test the samples, test the samples, and provide timely results from sample testing. NWRC will submit samples to the contractor. The contractor will screen samples with virus neutralization tests. Samples that screen positive for virus neutralization will then be tested using an N-protein specific luciferase immunoprecipitation assay (LIPS). Interested sources are encourage to submit the following information to Kim Yen Tu via EMAIL ONLY [email protected]: Contractor Business information (including point of contact) Contractor SAM registration information (please include Unique Entity ID) Contractor Capability & past performance in regard to DIVA testing for animal samples Telephonic inquiries will not be honored. Please email all questions regarding subject item(s) prior to Sources Sought closing date to [email protected]. Small Business concerns are encouraged to participate. This is not a request for competitive proposals, but instead a market research method to determine interested sources. No requests for capability briefings will be honored as a result of this notice. The Government will not award a contract based on the information received, nor reimburse participants for information they provide. Information or materials provided is strictly voluntary. Anyone wishing to do business with the USDA be registered in the government’s System for Award Management known as SAM. Interested parties may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements at https://sam.gov or by calling Central Contractors Registration @ 1-866-606-8220 REGISTRATION IS FREE The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services. The Government intends to provide all information regarding this notice via this web site. The Federal Government is not responsible for notifications to offerors regarding notices, solicitations or amendments.