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 FDA's National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR) in Jefferson, AR, is soliciting quotes for Mini Swine Caging. This requirement is for a base purchase of 16 cages with an option for an additional 16 cages, intended for toxicology and behavioral pharmacology studies. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due February 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time.
Opportunity Details
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for commercial items. The cages must be specifically configured for safe socialization of mini swine between multiple pens and include a removable area for piglet warming during farrowing. The acquisition includes delivery, installation, and onsite training at NCTR, Bldg 62. Cage specifications are fixed, and no compromises will be considered. New cages do not need to match existing site caging but must interlock with each other.
Key Requirements
- Quantity: Base of 16 pens, with an option for 16 additional pens.
- Construction: 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". Cage dimensions are fixed to meet space calculations and USDA regulations.
- Flooring: GREY pultruded fiberglass grating T-bar with a bonded grit anti-skid surface.
- Features: Full height "personnel door," guillotine door, automatic watering lixits, removable diagonal piglet panels (25lb limit) with heat source attachment. No piglet panel ceiling required.
- Delivery: Within 120 days of contract award for base quantity; within 120 days of order for option quantity. The 120-day lead time is from the contract award date, not after design approvals.
- Warranty: Minimum 12-month.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price for commercial products.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 332322 (Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing) with a 500-employee size standard.
- Applicable Regulations: Buy American Act and Executive Order 14005 apply. Offerors must comply with Section 508 accessibility standards.
Submission & Evaluation
- Response Date: February 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time.
- Submission: Quotes must be submitted via email to Suzanne Martella (suzanne.martella@fda.hhs.gov). A written solicitation will not be issued. Reference solicitation number 75F40126Q132404. Submissions must not contain macros; proprietary information must be clearly marked. All information for evaluation must be submitted with the quote.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) responsible quoter/offeror. Technical acceptability will be determined by submitted information demonstrating the quoted products meet or exceed requirements.