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This requirement establishes AMS Designated Laboratories (ADLs) responsible for conducting all required microbiological and chemical analyses on samples submitted by AMS vendors, ensuring compliance with Federal Purchase Program Specifications (FPPS) and supporting food safety and quality verification efforts.\n\nAMS intends to award an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) firm‑fixed‑price contract, consisting of a Base Period and up to four option periods, covering performance from April 1, 2027 through March 31, 2032. 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