# Studies of Foodborne Pathogens in Small Specialty Farms

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/fda3232026

- Solicitation number: FDA_3232026
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Closed. Deadline was April 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of Health and Human Services
- Agency: Food and Drug Administration
- Contracting office: FDA Office of Acq Grant SVCS (75F401)
- NAICS: 541714 Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)
- Product or service code: AJ12 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Applied Research
- Place of performance: Laurel
- First posted: March 23, 2026
- Last posted: March 23, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/6dcec9132cdb40918090418986c0b379/view

## Description

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) intends to award a Sole Source Firm Fixed Price contract order to University of Vermont, UVM Extension - Agricultural Engineering 310 Main St, PO Box 559 Bennington, VT 05201-0559. In accordance with FAR Part 6.302-1 (a) (2)(ii) which states” Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirement”. The purpose of this notice is to inform the public that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) anticipates issuing a Firm Fixed Price contract.

**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:** See Attached Statement of Work This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any party that believes it can meet this requirement as stated herein may submit a written capability statement that clearly supports and demonstrates their ability to perform the requirement. Capability statements must be received by the response date and time of this notice. Submissions will be reviewed to determine if they can meet the requirement.

A determination by the Government to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. It is anticipated that an award will be issued to University of Vermont, UVM Extension within approximately ten (10) days after the date of this notice unless the Government determines that any other organization has the capability to meet this requirement.

**Response Date:** April 3, 2026, by 3.00PM EST. Please email responses to Hilda Aryeh –hilda.aryeh@fda.hhs.gov.

## Publications

- March 23, 2026: Special notice, due April 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT. Notice 6dcec9132cdb40918090418986c0b379. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/6dcec9132cdb40918090418986c0b379/view

## Points of contact

- HILDA ARYEH, hilda.aryeh@fda.hhs.gov

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