8820--NEW VMU Charles River Laboratories (Animals Only) Base Plus Four
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 20, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified sources for the supply of live animals for the research department at the VA Portland Health Care System (VAPHCS). This is market research to determine the appropriate acquisition method for a potential firm-fixed-price contract with a base year and four option years. Responses are due January 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves providing live animals, including shipment and crating, for research purposes at VAPHCS. Key tasks include:
- Regular and emergency delivery: Contractor must deliver exact types, brands, and amounts of animals as ordered, with no substitutions. Routine orders require delivery within one week, while emergency situations require delivery within one day.
- Free consultation services: Provide free consultation with board-certified pathologists for in-service educational opportunities.
- Free shipment: Animals must be shipped directly to VAPORHCS, specifically to the VMU, Bldg 101 and Bldg. 103 loading docks on the Portland campus.
- Integrity of research: To maintain research integrity, items provided cannot be equivalent and must be directly delivered.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed price (anticipated).
- Period of Performance: Base year (March 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027) plus four option years, extending through February 28, 2031.
- NAICS Code: 112990 (Live Animals, Not Raised For Food).
- Size Standard: $2.75 Million.
- Response Due: January 27, 2026, 1:00 PM Mountain Time.
- Published: January 20, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Interested contractors should submit responses via email to Nazanin Kreiner at nazanin.kreiner@va.gov. Responses must include:
- Company name, address, SAM UEI, country of product manufacture, and business size.
- Point of contact name, phone number, and e-mail address.
- Indication of whether services are offered on a current GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract.
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought notice only and not a solicitation. The Government is not obligated to award a contract or pay for information provided. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.