This is an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for brand-name only laboratory animal feed, bedding, enrichment, and housing supplies for rodent colonies at NIH facilities. Proposals are due August 28, 2026. Delivery must adhere to strict quality standards, including freedom from pests and mold, and must be delivered within 90 days of the manufacture mill date. The contractor must provide sanitation, pest control, and disaster recovery plans.
Supplies must be delivered within 90 days of the manufacture mill date indicated on each bag. animal feed shall be delivered within 90 days of the manufacture mill date indicated on each bag.
The contractor shall submit monthly invoices for supplies delivered to the government within five days after the end of each month. the contractor shall submit monthly invoices for supplies delivered to the government within five days after the end of each month.
Multiple awards, if made, shall be made on the basis of best value in consideration of both technical factors and price. should multiple awards be made, they will be made on the basis of best value in consideration of both technical factors and price.
Offeror must be registered with the system for award management sam at website: sam. gov. to be eligible for an award, offeror must be registered with the system for award management sam at website: sam. gov.
Questions must be in writing and are due by tuesday, august 18, 2026 at 3: 30 p. m. est. questions must be in writing and are due by tuesday, august 18, 2026 at 3: 30 p. m. est.
The government reserves the right to reject any animal feed, bedding, enrichment or housing supplies that do not adhere to these specifications. the government reserves the right to reject any animal feed, bedding, enrichment or housing supplies that do not adhere to these specifications.