Small Laboratory Research Animals
ID: HT942526R0046Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)ARMY MED RES ACQ ACTIVITYFORT DETRICK, MD, 21702, USA

NAICS

All Other Animal Production (112990)

PSC

LIVE ANIMALS, NOT RAISED FOR FOOD (8820)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/3011c6907ea94297be29a6bf4d5006ab/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 18, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 18, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 15, 2025, 5:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity, is seeking a reliable source of small laboratory research animals, including mice, rats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, and gerbils, along with related services such as diagnostics and surgical support. The procurement aims to ensure that these animals are Specific Pathogen Free (SPF) and bred by accredited facilities, which is crucial for supporting basic research and compliance with Good Laboratory Practices and FDA studies. This initiative is vital for the US Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases and other DoD agencies to maintain high standards in laboratory research. Interested vendors can reach out to Kirstin Quinn at kirstin.l.quinn.civ@health.mil or call 301-619-2480 for further details regarding the solicitation process.

Point(s) of Contact
Kirstin Quinn
(301) 619-2480
kirstin.l.quinn.civ@health.mil
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