Animal Care and Laboratory Support Services to the Vaccine Research Center
ID: 75N93025R00001Type: Sources Sought
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIAIDBETHESDA, MD, 20892, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

PSC

HEALTH R&D SERVICES; HEALTH CARE SERVICES; BASIC RESEARCH (AN11)

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https://sam.gov/opp/46882e852bea48c4baab37a1019ee516/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and its National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), is seeking qualified contractors to provide Animal Care and Laboratory Support Services for the Vaccine Research Center (VRC) in Bethesda, Maryland. The primary objective is to support the VRC's Non-Human Primate (NHP) Program, which is integral to the development of vaccines and therapeutics for infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS and emerging health threats like COVID-19. This opportunity is crucial for maintaining the health and welfare of NHPs used in research, ensuring compliance with NIH and federal standards, and facilitating high-containment studies. Interested contractors must submit their capability statements by 3:00 PM (E.S.T.) on October 30, 2024, to the designated contacts, Kim Brookens and Caitlyn O'Connor, with no solicitation currently available.

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    Kimberly Brookens
    (240) 669-2980
    kim.brookens@nih.gov
    Caitlyn O'Connor
    (240) 669-5284
    caitlyn.o'connor@nih.gov
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