Research Swine for NMCP Portsmouth, VA

This government solicitation, HT940626QE039, issued by the Defense Health Agency, seeks proposals for "Research Swine" for the Naval Medical Center-Portsmouth (NMCP) Animal Resources Division. The procurement is set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) and specifies the delivery of 36 Yorkshire/Landrace research swine, both male and female, weighing 30-75 kg, in approximately nine groups between July 2026 and June 2027. Vendors must be USDA-licensed, ensure climate-controlled transport, and provide healthy animals free from illness or injury, along with health records. Proposals must be all-inclusive of costs, including shipping to the destination (FOB Destination), and will be evaluated on the lowest price and ability to meet salient characteristics. The document also details extensive FAR and DFARS clauses regarding payment, electronic invoicing via WAWF, and various federal regulations concerning business practices and contract terms.

This document outlines the requirements for vendors supplying swine for a study, specifically for RFP #: HT940626QE039. Key requirements include the swine's breed (Landrace or Yorkshire cross), weight (30-75 kg), and age (5-7 months), with a focus on their suitability as a model for the study. Vendors must be USDA licensed or agree to a DoD veterinarian inspection if claiming exemption. Delivery of approximately 9 groups of 2-6 animals per delivery must be in climate-controlled vehicles. Vendors within a two-hour radius of NMCP in Virginia are exempt from delivery fees. The vendor must provide an active disease monitoring program, an appropriate vaccination schedule, and replacement animals for any rejected due to health reasons or failure to meet specifications. Animals must be free from apparent illness or injury, and health records, including treatment and vaccination history, must be provided. Animal care staff will have one hour to inspect animals upon delivery.