Research Swine for NMCP Portsmouth, VA

Solicitation

This solicitation is for the procurement of Research Swine (Yorkshire/Landrace cross) for the Naval Medical Center-Portsmouth (NMCP) Animal Resources Division (ARD). The swine are intended for use in approved Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) protocols supporting clinical research in various departments.

• Swine Breed: Yorkshire/Landrace cross.

• Sex: Intact male or female.

• Weight: 30-75 kg (approximately 5-7 months of age).

• Health: Animals must be free from apparent illness and/or injury. Vendor must provide an active disease monitoring program and treatment regimen, and follow an appropriate vaccination schedule.

• Delivery: Approximately nine (9) groups of swine (2-6 animals per delivery) upon request, within climate-controlled vehicles. Delivery period is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.

• Licensing: Vendor must be licensed by the USDA under the Animal Welfare Act and 9 CFR Parts 1-4.

• Inspection: Vendors must allow DoD veterinarian inspection for compliance with US industry standards if claiming exemption criteria.

• Replacement: Vendor must provide replacement animals if rejected for health reasons.

• Sex/Weight Specificity: Animals of requested sex and within 2-5 kg of requested body weight must be provided within two weeks of request.

• Health Records: Provide treatment and vaccination records.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Delivery Period: July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027.

• FOB: Destination.

• NAICS Code: 112210 (Small Animal Production).

• Size Standard: USD 4,000,000.00.

• Proposal Submission: Via email to Cynthia Scharnowske (cynthia.e.scharnowske.civ@health.mil).

• Proposal Due Date: May 26, 2026, 04:00 PM ET.

• Evaluation: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Offers will be evaluated on technical capability and price. Technical acceptability requires meeting all Essential Characteristics (EC). Failure to meet any EC will result in an "Unacceptable" rating.

• Pricing: Unit pricing must be inclusive of all costs, including shipping and handling. Shipping costs are not separately priced and will not be adjusted after award.

• Quotation Validity: Minimum of 90 calendar days from submission.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• DFARS 252.211-7003 (Item Unique Identification and Valuation) is incorporated.

• WAWF (Wide Area WorkFlow) is required for payment requests and receiving reports.

• Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.

• Shipping costs are included in the unit price and are not separately priced.

• Only NEW product offers will be accepted.

• Disregard IUID requirement (DFARS 252.211-7003).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of domestic swine (Yorkshire/Landrace cross) for research purposes at the Naval Medical Center-Portsmouth (NMCP). The swine are needed to support various clinical research studies conducted by the NMCP Clinical Investigation Department (CID) and the CID Animal Research Division (ARD).

• Swine Breed: Yorkshire/Landrace cross.

• Sex: Male or Female.

• Weight: Ranging from 30-75 kg (approximately 5-7 months of age).

• Quantity: Approximately 36 animals, to be delivered in approximately nine (9) groups (2-6 animals per delivery) upon request.

• Delivery Period: July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.

• Health Requirements: Animals must be free from apparent illness and/or injury. Vendors must provide health records and follow an active disease monitoring and vaccination program.

• Transportation: Delivery must be in climate-controlled vehicles. Vendors within a two-hour radius of NMCP may coordinate transport with NMCP. Vendors outside this radius must include delivery fees and health certificate costs.

• Licensing: Vendor must be licensed by the USDA under the Animal Welfare Act and Animal Welfare Regulations.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Delivery: FOB Destination.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the NAICS code 112210 has a size standard of USD 4,000,000.00.

• Proposal Due Date: May 26, 2026, 05:00 PM Local Time.

• Submission Method: Electronic submission via email to Cynthia Scharnowske.

• Evaluation: Offers will be evaluated on a competitive best value basis, using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procedures. Technical acceptability will be assessed based on meeting the "Essential Characteristics" (EC) outlined in Attachment 1. Price will be evaluated separately. Proposals must be technically acceptable and offer a fair and reasonable price.

• Key Deadlines: Proposal Due Date: May 26, 2026.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• All proposals must be inclusive of shipping and handling costs, which will not be priced separately but will be considered in the evaluation.

• Only NEW product offers will be accepted.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-4.

• DFARS clauses are also incorporated by reference, including 252.204-7012 and 252.211-7003 (Item Unique Identification and Valuation).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, titled "EC Checklist," is an attachment related to RFP #: HT940626QE039. It serves as a checklist for offerors to confirm their ability to meet specific requirements outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) sections related to 'EC' (likely referring to 'Environmental Control' or a similar technical area).

• PWS Section: References specific sections of the PWS (e.g., 2.1, 2.2).
• Description: Details the requirement for each item.
• Offeror Confirms (YES/NO): A mandatory field for the vendor to indicate if they can meet the PWS requirement.
• Comments: A field for vendors to explain any 'NO' responses, detailing why a requirement cannot be met.

This checklist is crucial for bidders to:

• Understand specific technical and compliance requirements for the animals (swine) to be provided, including breed, weight, age, and health standards.
• Verify compliance with USDA licensing and Animal Welfare Act regulations.
• Confirm understanding of delivery procedures, including vehicle type, delivery grouping, and potential associated fees.
• Acknowledge requirements for disease monitoring, treatment, vaccination schedules, and provision of replacement animals if needed.
• Ensure they can meet specific delivery timelines and weight specifications for requested animals.
• Confirm the provision of health records prior to transport.

Bidders must complete this checklist accurately to demonstrate their understanding and capability to meet the solicitation's requirements.