NASA-Ames Research Center, Acquisition Division, JAS:241-1, Moffett Field, CA 94035-1000

R -- OPERATION OF ANIMAL CARE FACILITY AND ANIMAL CARE SERVICES SOL RFO2-36455(WLS) DUE 043096 POC Contact Point: Wanda L. Snyder, (415)604-4696; Fax: (415)604- 4646; Contracting Officer: Daniel H. Cathcart, (415)604-5711; Fax: (415)604-4646 Provide for operation of the Animal Care Facility at NASA-Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA. The Animal Care Facility consists of approximately 25,000 square feet of animal holding space comprising about 45 rooms. In addition, approximately 8,000 square feet of ancillary rooms are available. The facility is accredited by the American Association for the Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC). The species accommodated include non-human primates, rats, mice, frogs, and non-poisonous snakes. Occassionally, other species have also been present in small numbers. This contract will provide for operation of the Animal Care Facility, including the following capabilities: Animal husbandry and maintenance, including the cleaning of cages and equipment; maintaining the various records relevant to all aspects of animal care; transporation of animals; medical care of animals; surgical services; clinical testing; post-mortem examinations; assistance in the procurement of animals and supplies. It is anti cipated that the period of performance would not exceed five years. The Animal Care Facility is operated seven days a week, including holidays. In addition, the Ames Research Center will conduct life sciences flight experiments which consist of using numerous biolo gical specimens aboard spacecraft to conduct research during space flight and supporting activities. Specimens used in support of these activities will be maintained at the Ames Research Center Animal Care Facility. During shuttle msssions, specimens will also be housed at Kennedy Space Center, FL. Care of the animals at KSC may be the responsibility of the Ames Research Center Animal Care Facility contractor. Other centers may be used for retrieval of animals upon postflight recovery of the spacecraft. The standard industrial code is 0752. The contemplated contract will require approximately 12 man-years of effort which include: One clinical veterinarian who must be a graduate of a school of veterinary medicine accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association; one Operations Supervisor who must be a technologist certified by the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) or candidate for same; three California state certified Registered Veterinary Technicians; and one primate trainer who must be a technologist certified by AALAS. The expected issue date for solicitation RFO2-36455(WLS) is 4/1/96. The expected return date for an offer is 4/30/96. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered by the Agency. All requests for copies of solicitation RFO2-36455(WLS) should be in writing and directed to Wanda L. Snyder. Verbal requests will not be accepted. Facsimile requests will be accepted at (415)604-4646. This procurement is being conducted under the NASA Midrange Pilot Test Program approved by the Office of Federal Procurement Policy on August 22, 1994. NASA-Ames Research Center has an active Home Page. It is available at the following URL:http://Procure.arc.nasa.gov/Acq/Acq.html via a world wide web browser such as Mosaic, Netscape, or similar application. The Home Page contains our synopses, subsequent solicitation, information of the NASA acquisitions, and related helpful information. (0071)

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