SOURCES SOUGHT
88 -- Non-Human Primate Supply
- Notice Date
- 10/14/2015
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541712
— Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
- Contracting Office
- US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity, ATTN: MCMR-AAA, 820 Chandler Street, Frederick, MD 21702-5014
- ZIP Code
- 21702-5014
- Solicitation Number
- BABOONFY16DRD
- Response Due
- 10/18/2015
- Archive Date
- 12/13/2015
- Point of Contact
- David Daniel, 301-619-2845
- E-Mail Address
-
US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity
(david.r.daniel27.civ@mail.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ONLY. This Sources Sought is issued for information and planning purposes; it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP. Furthermore, those who respond to this Sources Sought should not anticipate feedback with regard to its submission; other than acknowledgement of receipt - If a request for an acknowledgement is requested by the submitter. This Sources Sought does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. USAMRAA is not at this time seeking proposals. Respondents are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay any cost incurred in response to this Sources Sought. All cost associated with responding to this Sources Sought will be solely are the interested parties' expense. Not responding to this Sources Sought does not preclude participation in any future RFP. The information provided in this Sources Sought is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. All submissions become the property of the Federal Government, and will not be returned. All responses to this Sources Sought shall be made by email to david.r.daniel27.civ@mail.mil no later than 18 October 2015. 4.1.Must be domestically bred ( not wild caught) male baboons 4.2.The baboons must be 25-30kgs 4.3.The contractor will house and provide food for the baboons. 4.4.The contractor will provide all surgical, clinical, holding, and experimental rooms for the animals. 4.5.The contractor will manage the care of the animals or dispose of the animals (in the unlikely) case of death. The government is not responsible for any of the care or manage of the animals health and welfare. 4.6.Baboons will not leave the contractors' facility during time of use. 4.7.Animals must be maintained under carefully controlled conditions to minimize research variables and allow the accurate interpretation of laboratory results. 4.8.The experimental trials will be performed by a team of both vendor and ISR personnel. The contractor will collect blood samples and other data to ensure the safety of the animal and 4.9.USAISR conduct and process blood samples related to the experimental protocol. These blood samples will also be assayed for hormones important in the cardiovascular response to hemorrhage. 4.10.The contractor will furnish all facilities needed for the government ot conduct the studies. The contractor will provide the veterinary and technical staff for the care of the animals to include surgical, clinical, holding and experimental rooms. 4.11.The contractor must comply with AAALAC and international accreditation standards. 4.12.The Research protocol will submitted to and approved by the facility or providing the baboon animal care and research facilities. 4.13.The study will be conducted in compliance with the Animal Welfare Act, the implementing Animal Welfare Regulations, and the principles of the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals. 4.14. Quantity 20 4.16. Primates must test negative for Herpes virus Papio 2 (HVP-2), Simian Immuno-deficiency virus (SIV), Simian T-cell lymphocyte virus (STLV-1), Simian Hemorrhagic Fever (SHF), baboon cytomegalovirus (BaCMV) and have protective titers for Rubella (measles)
- Web Link
-
FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USA/USAMRAA/DAMD17/BABOONFY16DRD/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity ATTN: MCMR-AAA, 820 Chandler Street Frederick MD
- Zip Code: 21702-5014
- Zip Code: 21702-5014
- Record
- SN03921127-W 20151016/151014234037-de3d5a7b4cf6e409078bfe120b6da778 (fbodaily.com)
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