Mini Swine Caging: Base purchase of 16 cages plus one (1) option for an additional 16 cages
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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 Food and Drug Administration (FDA), specifically the National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR) in Jefferson, AR, is soliciting quotes for Mini Swine Caging. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for the base purchase of 16 cages, with an option for an additional 16 cages. The cages are required for toxicology and behavioral pharmacology studies. Quotes are due by February 4, 2026, at 09:00 AM Central Time.
Purpose & Overview
This combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) aims to procure specialized mini swine housing pens. These pens must be configured for safe socialization between multiple pens and include a removable area for piglet warming during farrowing. The acquisition supports critical research at NCTR.
Key Requirements / Deliverables
- Quantity: Base of 16 pens, with an option for 16 additional pens.
- Configuration: Collapsible for transport/sanitization, lockable for socialization, constructed of 304 stainless steel with smoothed surfaces.
- Dimensions: Internal: at least 4 ft x 6 ft with 5 ft tall walls. External: not to exceed 53.5" x 78.5".
- Flooring: GREY pultruded fiberglass grating T-bar with a bonded grit anti-skid surface.
- Features: Full height "personnel door," guillotine door on front, automatic watering lixits, removable panels for piglet area with heat source attachment.
- Delivery: Within 120 days of contract award for base quantity; within 120 days of order for option quantity.
- Installation & Training: Cages to be delivered and installed at NCTR, Bldg 62, with onsite training provided.
- Warranty: Minimum 12-month warranty.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Commercial Product - Firm Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: Option exercisable within 365 days of award.
- Estimated Value: Not stated.
Submission & Evaluation
- Response Date: February 4, 2026, 09:00 AM Central Time.
- Submission: Quotes must be submitted via email to Suzanne Martella (suzanne.martella@fda.hhs.gov). Reference solicitation number 75F40126Q132404. A written solicitation will not be issued.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) responsible quoter/offeror. Technical acceptability will be determined by submitted information demonstrating compliance with requirements.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 332322 (Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing).
- Size Standard: 500 employees.
Additional Notes
- The Buy American Act and Executive Order 14005 apply.
- Offerors must comply with Section 508 accessibility standards.
- Submissions must not contain macros; proprietary information must be clearly marked.