8820--BSL:VMU Lab Animals CS: Nazanin Kreiner IFCAP PO:648-D64014 POP: 01 March 2026 - 28 February 2027 (4 OYs Ult Compl. 28

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for the provision of laboratory animals. The contract period of performance is from March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027, with four one-year option periods. The estimated award amount is $500,000.00.

• Procurement of laboratory animals.

• Specifics on the type of animals (BSL:VMU) and services are detailed within the full solicitation document.

• Contract Type: Not specified in the provided text, but implied to be a contract for services/goods.

• Period of Performance: 01 March 2026 - 28 February 2027 (with 4 Option Years).

• Estimated Value: $500,000.00.

• Submission instructions and evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided text.

• Not specified in the provided text.

• Solicitation Number: 36C26026Q0326

• NAICS Code: 112990

• Product Service Code: 8820

• Contracting Office: Network Contracting Office 20, Vancouver, WA 98661.

• Point of Contact: Nazanin Kreiner, Contract Specialist (nazanin.kreiner@va.gov).

• This appears to be an award notice for a previous solicitation (36C26026P0260) awarded to CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES, INC. on 02-25-2026 for $500,000.00. The provided text seems to be a mix of solicitation and award information.

Amendment / Modification

• This amendment corrects the deadline for submitting questions.

• Questions will now be accepted until 1:00 PM Mountain Time / 3:00 PM Eastern Time on February 12, 2026.

• The deadline for submitting questions, previously specified in the solicitation, has been modified.

• The deadline for submitting questions has been extended to 02/12/2026.

Amendment / Modification

This document is Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 36C26026Q0326. It provides updated information regarding the VMU Animal Laboratories requirement, including shipment.

Specific details of the changes are contained within the attached document 'S02 RFQ 36C26026Q0326 0001 Amendment'.

Potential bidders should review the attached amendment for any changes to requirements, submission instructions, or deadlines.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for VMU Animal Laboratories, including shipment services. The Department of Veterans Affairs is procuring these services.

• Provision of animal laboratory services.

• Includes shipment of animals.

• Specific details are referenced in attached documents: "S02 RFQ 36C26026Q0326 Lab Animals" and "Lab Animals Price list."

• The contracting office is Network Contracting Office 20, located in Vancouver, WA.

• Place of Performance is the Department of Veteran Affairs, Portland VA Medical Center Veterinary Medical Unit, specifically Bldg. 101 and Bld. 103 loading docks in Portland, OR.

• Response Date/Time/Zone: 02-20-2026 1PM Mountain Time, Denver, USA.

• The Point of Contact for this solicitation is Nazanin Kreiner, Contract Specialist, at nazanin.kreiner@va.gov.

• Not specified in the provided text.

• Product Service Code: 8820

• NAICS Code: 112990

• The solicitation number is 36C26026Q0326.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet containing a price list for various laboratory animals and related services. It serves as a reference for potential vendors to understand the cost structure for these items.

The price list includes categories such as:

• Cryopreservation storage
• Mouse and Rat embryo cryopreservation and rederivation services
• IVF services
• Health monitoring and infectious disease PCR testing for various species (mice, rats, nonhuman primates, zebrafish, cell lines)
• Serology testing
• Microbiological and parasitological testing
• Various strains of mice and rats, categorized by age, sex, and specific genetic modifications (e.g., NCI strains, Sprague Dawley, C57BL/6, BALB/C, nude mice, SCID mice, etc.)
• Specialized products like T-cells, stem cells, and AAV vectors
• Ancillary products such as LAL reagent water, buffers, and laboratory consumables
• Services like calibration, installation, and qualification for testing equipment

This price list is crucial for bidders to understand the potential costs associated with procuring laboratory animals and related services. It provides a detailed breakdown of items and their associated units (EA - Each), which will be essential for developing accurate quotes or proposals if these items are required for the opportunity.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the supply of "Bulk Funded LAB ANIMALS" for the Portland VA Medical Center Research Department. The contract will be for a period of five years, including a base year and four option years.

• Delivery of specific types, brands, and quantities of laboratory animals as ordered, with no substitutions.

• Animals must be delivered on the date specified on the order.

• In emergency situations, animals must be delivered within one day of the order.

• Provision of free consultation services with board-certified pathologists for in-service educational opportunities.

• Free shipment of animals directly to the VA Portland Health Care System (VAPORHCS).

• The exact animal strain and dietary restrictions must align with the current animal strain and dietary restrictions.

• Pricing must include shipment directly to the Portland VA.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance:

  • Base: 03/01/2026 - 02/28/2027
  • Option Year 1: 03/01/2027 - 02/28/2028
  • Option Year 2: 03/01/2028 - 02/29/2029
  • Option Year 3: 03/01/2029 - 02/28/2030
  • Option Year 4: 03/01/2030 - 02/28/2031

• NAICS Code: 112990

• Size Standard: $2.75 Million

• Offers must be submitted electronically via email to nazanin.kreiner@va.gov.

• Questions are due by 1:00 PM MST on 02/20/2026.

• Offers must be submitted by 1:00 PM MST on 02/20/2026.

• Evaluation will be based on Low Price.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Past performance will be evaluated.

• This acquisition is UNRESTRICTED.

• There will be no question or answer period after the due date for questions.

• The solicitation includes FAR clauses related to commercial products and services, contract terms and conditions, and solicitation provisions.

• The Statement of Work (SOW) is included in Section D.1.