Notice of Intent Sinclair 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) intends to award a sole-source, Firm Fixed Price Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to Sinclair Bio Resources LLC for the provision and transport of Sinclair™ miniature swine (minipigs) and related services for research purposes at Frederick, MD. This Special Notice is not a solicitation but an opportunity for vendors to challenge the sole-source justification.
Purpose & Scope
The DHA requires Sinclair™ miniature swine lineages for critical Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) efforts. The scope includes the transport and delivery of these minipigs, with potential incidental services such as device implants, tattoos, castration, sling training, and diagnostic services for routine surveillance. The sole-source justification is based on Sinclair Bio Resources, LLC being the only known supplier of these specific lineages, essential for maintaining scientific validity and avoiding substantial duplication of costs associated with repeating research due to genetic variability.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
- Period of Performance: June 17, 2026, through June 16, 2031 (Base Period and four Option Periods)
- Funding Type: RDT&E
- Place of Performance: Frederick, MD
Set-Aside & Eligibility
This procurement is intended as a sole source award to Sinclair Bio Resources, LLC under the authority of FAR 6.103-1(c)(2)(i). While the notice itself is categorized as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, this is an opportunity for other responsible sources, particularly small businesses, to demonstrate their capability.
Submission & Evaluation
This is a Notice of Intent (NOI) and not a Request for Quotations (RFQ). Vendors who believe they can provide the required Sinclair™ miniature swine and associated services must submit a capability statement.
- Submission Deadline: May 12, 2026, by 10:00 AM Eastern Time.
- Submission Method: Email ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to ryan.r.jorgensen.civ@health.mil and tonya.r.kreps.civ@health.mil.
- The government will evaluate submitted capability statements to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. No phone calls will be accepted.
Points of Contact
- Primary: Ryan Jorgensen (ryan.r.jorgensen.civ@health.mil, 301-619-2359)
- Secondary: Tonya Kreps (tonya.r.kreps.civ@health.mil, 301-619-2519)