Miniature Swine
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Defense Health Agency (DHA) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) for the procurement, shipment, and delivery of Sinclair miniature swine. These animals are essential for medical research supporting warfighter health. Responses are due February 27, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This RFI aims to identify potential sources capable of providing various strains/models of Sinclair™ miniature swine (e.g., Nanopig®, Yucatan™, Micro-Yucatan™, Hanford) at specified ages, genders, weights, and skin pigmentations. The DHA requires these animals for critical medical research to enhance warfighter health, readiness, and survival. This is strictly for market research; no contract will be awarded from this notice.
Key Requirements (for potential future solicitation)
- Animal Specifications: All strains/models of Sinclair™ miniature swine, with flexibility in age, gender, weight, and skin pigmentation (including brown).
- Accreditation & Health: Vendors must be AAALAC International accredited (or CCAC for Canadian facilities) and maintain accreditation. Animals must be research-grade, high health status, originally derived from a Specific Pathogen Free (SPF) herd, negative for specific pathogens, and vaccinated/dewormed per a herd health program.
- Facility Standards: Facilities must be USDA registered, FDA approved, AAALAC/CCAC accredited, and Public Health Service (PHS) assured.
- Transportation: Shipment within 1,000 miles or 24 hours travel time in company-owned, climate-controlled vehicles by certified employees, with animals checked every four hours.
- Documentation: Required health documents, shipping records, weight sheets, and delivery confirmation.
- Optional Services: May include castration, tattooing, diagnostic/laboratory services (radiographs, EEG/EKGs, cultures, serology, PCR, blood chemistries), surgical services (device/catheter placement), and technical procedures (sling/jacket tether training).
Submission Details
- Response Due Date: February 27, 2026, 1300 Eastern Time.
- Format: Electronic submission (Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF), not exceeding 10 pages (excluding cover page).
- Content: Capability statements addressing Minimum Essential Characteristics (MECs), proof of SAM.gov registration under NAICS code 112210, a list of ordering vehicles, and information on commercial offerings.
- Submission Method: Via email to Ryan Jorgensen (ryan.r.jorgensen.civ@health.mil) and Tonya Kreps (tonya.r.kreps.civ@health.mil).
Eligibility & Set-Aside
Responses from capable and qualified Small Business sources are encouraged. The NAICS code is 112210 – Hog and Pig Farming.
Additional Notes
This notice is for information and planning purposes only. No solicitation currently exists, and the Government will not pay for information provided. All information received will be treated as business confidential.