8820--Laboratory Animals
ID: 36C26025Q0052Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)VANCOUVER, WA, 98662, USA

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

LIVE ANIMALS, NOT RAISED FOR FOOD (8820)

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https://sam.gov/opp/2517bf2dd5cd4fc786c04caec477d2f1/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract to Charles River Laboratories, Inc. for the provision of laboratory animals, including their shipping and crating, for research purposes at the VA Portland Health Care System. This procurement is essential for supporting the VA's research department, ensuring that specific animal requirements are met for ongoing studies. The contract will be a firm-fixed price arrangement, covering a base year plus four option years, with an estimated performance period from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2030. Interested parties who believe they can fulfill these requirements must submit written notification to the Contract Specialist, Nazanin Kreiner, at nazanin.kreiner@va.gov by November 12, 2024, at 1:00 PM MST, to be considered for potential competition.

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    Nazanin KreinerContract Specialist
    (208) 429-2033
    nazanin.kreiner@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to initiate a sole source contract with Charles River Laboratories, Inc. for the provision of laboratory animals, including their shipping and crating, for research at the VA Portland Health Care System. This contract will have a firm-fixed price with a base year plus four option years, covering the period from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2030. The VA justifies this sole source approach under 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) and FAR guidelines, indicating that no competitive solicitation will be issued unless other interested parties respond with evidence of their capability within five days of the notice. The contracting address is provided along with a timeline for responses and details about the agency's procurement process. The NAICS code for this contract is 541380, relating to Testing and Laboratories Services. This notice reflects the VA's commitment to satisfying its specific research needs while also providing limited opportunity for competition based on the unique requirements outlined.
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