Irradiated Sani-chip Bedding
SOL #: NCTR-2026-132197Sources Sought
Overview
Buyer
Health And Human Services
Food And Drug Administration
FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION
ROCKVILLE, MD, 20857, United States
Place of Performance
Jefferson, AR
NAICS
Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517)
PSC
Forage And Feed (8710)
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
Dec 8, 2025
2
Response Deadline
Dec 15, 2025, 7:00 PM
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.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR) needs contact bedding for primary enclosures used to house animal species (mostly rodents) at the research vivarium facilities. The bedding allows absorption of urine and feces to facilitate cleaning and sanitation. This bedding will:
- Provide substrate for resting and sleeping;
- Absorb moisture, minimize the growth of microorganisms, and dilute and limit animals’ contact with excreta, and reduce the accumulation of intracage ammonia;
- Enhance animal well-being by providing animals with sensory and motor stimulation, and providing opportunities for species-specific behavior such as foraging, digging and burrowing; and
- Facilitate in-animal thermoregulation.
See attached sources sought notice.
People
Points of Contact
Nick SartainSECONDARY
David KramerPRIMARY
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Posted: Dec 8, 2025