ONRAB Oral Rabies Vaccine Baits
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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 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is seeking quotations for ONRAB Oral Rabies Vaccine Baits under a Firm Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. This acquisition supports the National Rabies Management Program's ongoing field assessment and control efforts. Quotations are due by March 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM CDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for approximately 5,950,800 units of Ultralite bait containing the ONRAB oral rabies vaccine. Each bait unit must contain 1.8±0.1 ml of ONRAB vaccine with a specific titer, along with attractants, a biomarker (iophenoxic acid), and a fat-soluble food dye. Baits are to be packaged in elongated plastic blister packs with identifying labels and a toll-free phone number. The contract includes an option for refrigerated freezer trailer delivery and pickup at designated locations.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price IDIQ
- Solicitation Number: 1263952600081
- Period of Performance: One year, specifically Ordering Period One from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027.
- Contract Ceiling: $9,000,000.00
- Minimum Contract Amount: $50,000.00
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (Not set-aside for small business concerns)
- NAICS: 325414 (Small Business Size Standard: 1,250 employees)
- Response Due: March 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM CDT
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government. Evaluation will consider price, past performance, and technical capability. Offerors must submit pricing for all items to be considered responsive. The government will assess the contractor's ability to meet agency needs and demonstrated capability to provide the supply outlined in the Statement of Work.
Submission & Questions
Quotations and all questions must be submitted via email to Amanda Barbosa at amanda.barbosa@usda.gov. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible at www.acquisition.gov.