Pathology Monitoring of Aged Rodent Colonies
ID: 75N95025R00013Type: Presolicitation
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIAROCKVILLE, MD, 20852, USA

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Veterinary Services (541940)

PSC

SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- ANIMAL/FISHERIES (B516)

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https://sam.gov/opp/e43b5953274a4d48a4aeffe4407225c2/view
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Institute on Aging (NIA), is seeking proposals for a federal contract titled "Pathology Monitoring of Aged Rodent Colonies." This contract aims to perform clinical evaluations of aged mice and rats from NIA colonies, including health assessments and reporting results to the NIA Contracting Officer Representative (COR). The selected contractor will evaluate between 600 and 1,200 animals annually, conducting various tests and examinations to monitor their health, with a contract period anticipated to begin around March 1, 2025, and lasting for five years. Interested parties should note that the solicitation is expected to be released on November 19, 2024, and may contact Eric McKay at eric.mckay@nih.gov or 301-480-2406 for further information.

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    eric.mckay@nih.gov
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