Third-Party Review of the USDA's Center for Veterinary Biologics (CVB) Authorities, Regulations, and Guidance Documents
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), is conducting a Sources Sought market research effort for a Third-Party Review of the USDA's Center for Veterinary Biologics (CVB) Authorities, Regulations, and Guidance Documents. This initiative aims to identify qualified sources capable of performing a comprehensive assessment of CVB's regulatory framework. This is not a request for proposals, but rather market research to inform acquisition planning and potential small business set-aside determinations. Responses are due by March 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
The objective is to conduct a comprehensive third-party review and assessment of the USDA CVB's statutory authorities, regulations, memorandums, notices, and other guidance documents. Key tasks outlined in the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) include:
- Project Initiation and Planning: Developing a Project Management Plan and Document Request List.
- Statutory Authority Research and Documentation: Conducting legal research to compile a Statutory Authority Compendium.
- Agency Document Review & Benchmarking: Reviewing agency regulations, conducting comparative research with international entities, and performing alignment and gap analyses.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Developing and executing a Stakeholder Engagement Plan.
- Recommendations and Reporting: Developing actionable recommendations, creating a comprehensive final report, and providing briefings.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS: 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services) with a $19.0M small business size standard.
- Set-Aside: None specified; market research will inform potential set-aside decisions.
- Response Due: March 18, 2026, 05:00 PM ET
- Published: March 4, 2026
- Place of Performance: Ames, IA, United States
Response Requirements
Interested sources must submit a response not exceeding 20 pages, including:
- A cover letter with company details (name, POC, UEI).
- Responses to a questionnaire covering relevant experience, approach, organization type, potential PWS issues, and recommendations.
- A capabilities package, including Rough Order of Magnitude pricing for information-gathering purposes.
- Key personnel must include Subject Matter Experts with at least 10 years of experience in veterinary biologics licensure/regulation or regulatory/policy initiation.
Additional Notes
Responses will be used to assess market capability, support acquisition planning, inform potential PWS revisions, and help determine whether the requirement should be set aside for small businesses. Submissions should be in PDF format and sent to Stephen Tees at stephen.tees@usda.gov. Telephonic inquiries will not be honored.