Animal Purchase_Swine Male Research Yorkshire/Landrace
Overview
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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 the Navy, specifically the Naval Medical Research Center (NMRC), intends to award a sole source contract to Thomas D. Morris, Inc. for the purchase of male Yorkshire/Landrace swine for critical Undersea Medicine research. This Special Notice is not a request for competitive proposals, but interested parties may submit responses for consideration. Responses are due May 7, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 8 male Yorkshire swine (Sus scrofa), castrated, weighing approximately 65 kg, and free of disease and parasites. These animals will be used by NMRC's Undersea Medicine Department (UMD) for research assessing the impact of carbon dioxide on simulated disabled submarine (DISSUB) survival and decompression sickness. Specific delivery dates are required between May 27, 2026, and September 30, 2026, with animals needing at least five days of acclimatization prior to use.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
- Intended Awardee: Thomas D. Morris, Inc.
- NAICS: 541940 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services)
- PSC: 8820 (Live Animals, Not Raised For Food)
- Response Due: May 7, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC
- Published: April 30, 2026
- Place of Performance: Maryland (20910)
Additional Notes
A Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition indicates that only one of NMRC's three approved vendors, Thomas D. Morris, Inc. (a small business), is currently capable of providing the specific animals required within the necessary timeframe. While this is an intent to sole source, the Government will consider all responses received. Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov with a Unique Entity Identification Number (UEI) to be eligible for award. Future requirements will be assessed for competition feasibility.