Bid guide
How to bid on FMD vaccine antigen concentrate for APHIS
What APHIS is buying
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is seeking proposals for foot-and-mouth disease vaccine antigen concentrate. The work includes purchasing and storing concentrate, converting government-owned concentrate into usable vaccine, and directly purchasing finished vaccine.
This is a commercial-item Request for Proposal under FAR Part 12. The announcement is the solicitation, and APHIS says it will not issue a separate written solicitation.
Deadline and submission
The opportunity was published October 27, 2026. Proposals are due November 10, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET.
The provided information does not state what happens at the deadline or give submission instructions, so review the solicitation documents for the required submission method and any deadline procedures.
Who this opportunity may suit
This opportunity may suit firms with relevant capabilities in vaccine antigen concentrate, vaccine production or conversion, and storage. The listed category is healthcare, and the applicable NAICS code is 325414.
The acquisition is unrestricted and is not set aside for small businesses. Any responsible source may submit a proposal. The stated small-business size standard for the NAICS code is 1,250.
How to access the opportunity
Click “View original source” on the portal to open the opportunity. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click it again to go to the bid.
A free account may be needed to view documents, though some bids can be viewed without one. Check the available solicitation documents for the full requirements and proposal instructions.
Prepare a clear, responsive proposal
Read the solicitation carefully and organize your response around each stated requirement. Explain how your firm would address concentrate purchase and storage, conversion of government-owned concentrate, and direct purchase of finished vaccine.
Make your capabilities and supporting evidence easy to assess. Check that the proposal follows the solicitation’s format and submission instructions, and allow time to submit before the stated deadline.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service; the original posting controls.