Research Swine for NMC Portsmouth
ID: HT940625Q0009Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCYFALLS CHURCH, VA, 22042, USA

NAICS

Hog and Pig Farming (112210)

PSC

LIVE ANIMALS, NOT RAISED FOR FOOD (8820)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/26500eb232524a2b9230a08820e1dbe5/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Health Agency, is soliciting quotes for the procurement of healthy domestic swine for research purposes at the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth in Virginia. Vendors are required to supply Landrace or Yorkshire Cross swine weighing between 30-75 kg, adhering to strict health and delivery criteria, including USDA licensing and compliance with animal welfare regulations. This procurement is critical for supporting research initiatives, emphasizing the importance of sourcing high-quality live animals not raised for food. Interested vendors should contact Cynthia Scharnowske at cynthia.e.scharnowske.civ@health.mil for further details, and proposals must be submitted in accordance with the outlined requirements, with awards based on the lowest acceptable price, contingent upon the availability of funds.

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    Cynthia Scharnowske
    cynthia.e.scharnowske.civ@health.mil
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    The document is a Request for Quote (RFQ) HT940625Q0009 from the Department of Defense, focusing on sourcing healthy domestic swine for research at the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. Vendors are required to provide Landrace or Yorkshire Cross swine weighing 30-75 kg, with specific health and delivery criteria. They must be USDA-licensed and adhere to animal welfare regulations, including providing transportation in climate-controlled vehicles and thorough health monitoring. The contract stipulates a minimum of one monthly delivery of swine, with details on pricing and necessary documentation. Vendors must complete specific sections of the SF1449 form, include all costs in their proposals, and reference the RFQ number. The award will be based on the lowest acceptable price, considering terms set forth in the salient characteristics. The contract is subject to the Availability of Funds clause, ensuring government liability arises only when appropriated funds are available. The document outlines the required clauses and descriptions to guide vendors in proposal submissions, emphasizing compliance with small business standards and purchasing regulations. The RFQ encapsulates the commitment to animal welfare and outlines precise procedural requirements for procurement in government research contexts.
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