Provision of Bordetella-Free Baboons for Pertussis Infection and Vaccination Studies

SOL #: CBER-2026-134085Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

Health And Human Services
Food And Drug Administration
FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION
ROCKVILLE, MD, 20857, United States

Place of Performance

Silver Spring, MD

NAICS

All Other Animal Production (112990)

PSC

Live Animals, Not Raised For Food (8820)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
May 20, 2026
2
Response Deadline
May 29, 2026, 6:00 PM

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 U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Biologics Evaluation & Research (CBER), is conducting market research through this Sources Sought notice to identify capable small business sources for the Provision of Bordetella-Free Baboons for pertussis infection and vaccination studies. This effort supports critical public health research into pertussis disease and vaccine mechanisms. Responses are due May 29, 2026.

Scope of Work

This market research aims to identify vendors capable of providing:

  • Twenty (20) six to eight-month-old, Bordetella-free, unvaccinated baboons.
  • Pre-shipment blood draws and nasopharyngeal washes to confirm absence of Bordetella.
  • Veterinary examination to ensure good health prior to shipping.
  • Coordination with USDA-licensed carriers and CBER veterinary services for delivery.
  • Compliance with CBER Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and animal safety protocols.
  • Commitment to accept the return of animals post-study.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (not a solicitation)
  • Anticipated Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
  • Anticipated Period of Performance: September 30, 2026, to September 29, 2027
  • Response Due: May 29, 2026, by 13:00 hours Central Time
  • Published: May 20, 2026

Eligibility & Set-Aside

  • Target Audience: Small business manufacturers or suppliers of U.S. made products.
  • All interested parties may respond.
  • NAICS Code: 112990 All Other Animal Production (Small Business Size Standard: $2.75M).

Submission & Evaluation

  • This is for market research only; it is not a request for proposals.
  • Interested parties should submit capability statements via email to david.kramer@fda.hhs.gov.
  • Responses will be used to determine potential small business participation and overall industry capability.
  • Do not include proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information.

Contact Information

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Points of Contact

David KramerPRIMARY
david.kramer@fda.hhs.gov
Nick SartainSECONDARY
nick.sartain@fda.hhs.gov

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