Vaccine Research Center Vivarium Feed and Bedding
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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 National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a sole-source contract to Animal Specialties and Provisions (ASAP). This requirement is for vivarium feed and bedding for the Vaccine Research Center in Bethesda, MD. The agency intends to procure mouse feed, irradiated guinea pig feed, and various bedding materials. Capability statements from other responsible sources are due by March 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes the provision of:
- NIH Rat+Mouse Autoclavable 5% fat feed: 1,100 units
- Alpha Dri Plus Bedding: 720 units
- Certified Guinea Pig Irradiated Diet: 520 units
- AlphaDri Irradiated bedding: 1,000 units
- Delivery charges: 26 deliveries
These supplies are for the VRC Translational Research Program, Building #40, in Bethesda, MD.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent (NOI) for a sole-source award
- Intended Awardee: Animal Specialties and Provisions (ASAP)
- Statutory Authority: 41 U.S.C. 1901 (a) (1) as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b) (only one responsible source)
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2026
- Place of Performance: Bethesda, MD
- NAICS: 311119 (Other Animal Food Manufacturing)
- PSC: 8710 (Forage and Feed)
- Response Due: March 27, 2026, 11:00 AM EST
- Published: March 23, 2026
Evaluation
This is not a request for proposal or competitive quotations. However, all responsible sources that believe they can provide the required services may submit a capability statement. The Government will consider these statements, but a determination not to compete this requirement remains solely at its discretion.
Additional Notes
The Government is not obligated to award a contract or pay for information provided. Responses may be used for any purpose deemed necessary. Respondents should ensure their capability statements are complete and detailed enough to demonstrate qualifications.