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88 -- FURNISH BARRIER REARED AND MAINTAINED GUINEA PIGS SOL NHLBI-RR-P-97-110 DUE 080197 POC Christopher Belt, Contract Specialist, (301)435-0358, Fax Number (301)480-3345 The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has a requirement for the e furnishing (shipping and crates) of barrier reared and maintained Hartley Guinea Pigs (Outbred), Strain 13 guinea pigs (Inbred), and Hairless guinea pigs IAF(HA) -hr (Outbred), as requested by individual order and meeting further specified criteria as follows: naive guinea pigs of the specified stock; of any age, weight or sex, timed pregnant or surgically modified; meeting established health criteria; blood and serum; fresh, frozen or f ixed tissues and organs. The Contractor must be regularly engaged in the breeding, raising, and shipping of the species of animals specified herein. Animals supplied under this contract shall be reared and maintained in the Contractor's facilities. The Contractor shall be required to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and standards governing animal welfare while performing under this contract. The contractor is required to be accredited by the American Association of L aboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) or shall demonstrate an existing program and facilities which comply with the most current methodologies practiced in the field of laboratory animal medicine. These programs shall be coordinated by an ACLAM College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM) Diplomate or individual with equivalent education and experience in the field of laboratory animal medicine. All facilities, practices and procedures shall be in accordance with the latest issue in effect of the NIH Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals. The contract period of performance will be for one twelve (12) month period, with options to renew for four (4) additional twelve (12) month periods. It is anticipated that multiple awards will be made from the solicitation. Small Businesses are encouraged to respond to this notice. (0156)

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