Non-Research Long-Term Care facility needed for the enrichment and socialization of Non-Human Primate colony
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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 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is soliciting proposals for a Non-Research Long-Term Care facility to provide permanent housing and comprehensive lifetime care for approximately 130 non-human primates (NHPs). The selected contractor will assume sole custody and ownership, ensuring a safe, compliant, and humane sanctuary environment. Proposals are due July 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
This acquisition requires a facility to provide a naturalistic and enriched environment for NHPs, adhering to GFAS (Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries) standards and applicable animal welfare regulations. Key responsibilities include:
- Transportation: Coordinating approximately 5 trips for animal transfer.
- Initial Care: Providing 14 days of food and water, intake exams, sterilization, and quarantine for 132 animals.
- Long-Term Care: Housing, animal care, veterinary services, and food/water for 132 animals over a 10-year period.
- Animal Welfare: Implementing structured social group formation, behavioral rehabilitation, and a CDC-approved care plan. Facilities must be GFAS-accredited, prohibit research, breeding, buying/selling/trading animals, and direct public contact. Species-appropriate habitat and enclosure design are essential.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ), Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: Includes long-term care for 10 years (CLIN 0005).
- Set-Aside: No set-aside.
- NAICS Code: 813312 (Other Natural Resources And Conservation Services) with a $19.5M small business size standard.
- Questions Due: July 1, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT via email.
- Proposal Due: July 13, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT.
- Published Date: June 20, 2026.
Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated based on:
- GFAS Accreditation: Go/No Go criterion.
- Technical Factors: Facility Information, Staffing Information, Animal Management and Safety Plan, and Past Performance. These factors combined are significantly more important than price.
- Price.
Eligibility & Submission
Minimum contractor qualifications include GFAS Accreditation, licensed veterinarians experienced with NHPs, a facility meeting sanctuary requirements, a history of compliance with animal welfare standards, capability for USDA-licensed transport, and experience caring for retired laboratory macaques. Submissions must be electronic only. Offerors must complete entity-level representations and certifications in SAM.gov.
Additional Notes
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation; a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference and accessible at www.acquisition.gov.