Non-Human Primate (NHP) Transportation Services, WRAIR
ID: HT9425-24-Q-0007Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Scheduled Freight Air Transportation (481112)

PSC

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: AIR FREIGHT (V111)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b7de9757d87048399c305f38152441da/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Health Agency (DHA) and the Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity, is seeking qualified contractors to provide transportation services for 18 Indian-origin rhesus macaques from the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) to the Armed Forces Research Institute of Medical Sciences (AFRIMS) in Bangkok, Thailand. The procurement requires compliance with various regulatory standards, including CITES and the Animal Welfare Act, necessitating the contractor to manage both ground and international air travel while ensuring health and safety protocols are strictly followed. This transportation service is critical for ongoing research and medical studies involving non-human primates, emphasizing the importance of adhering to health regulations and obtaining necessary permits. Interested parties must submit their capabilities and a cover page via email by November 22, 2024, to Nathaniel Reus at Nathaniel.a.reus.civ@health.mil, with further details outlined in the attached Sources Sought document.

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    Nathaniel Reus
    (301) 619-9209
    Nathaniel.a.reus.civ@health.mil
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    A02 -Non-Human Primate (NHP) Transportation Services Sources Sought.pdf
    The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking transportation services for 18 Indian-origin rhesus macaques to be delivered to the Armed Forces Research Institute of Medical Sciences (AFRIMS) in Bangkok, Thailand. This request aims to determine if commercial services exist that meet specific requirements set by several regulatory bodies, including CITES and the Animal Welfare Act. Transportation will involve both ground and international air travel, with strict adherence to health and safety guidelines. The contractor selected must obtain necessary export permits, provide proof of vaccinations, and ensure a minimum 30-day quarantine before transport. Additional tasks include serology testing for viral diseases and coordinating travel details with WRAIR-AFRIMS. Submissions are due by November 22, 2024, via email, and should include a cover page and detailed statements on the contractor's capabilities. The RFI encourages collaboration among industry partners to fulfill the requirements outlined. Key contractual and regulatory details are emphasized to ensure compliance throughout the animal transportation process.
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