Husbandry and care of nbaf animals prior to entry on nbaf campus: acquisition, acclimation, diet transition and conditioning.

Ended Purchase Order Awarded Last action

Contract number
12805B22P0221
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$668,375

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$668,375.27 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 100% complete
Current and potential, with all options
Contracting staff
Set-aside
Total Small Business
Competition
Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources · 1 offer Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price
Place of performance
Manhattan, KS 66502, USA
Legislative mandates

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Close Out P00003 -$5
Other Administrative Action P00002 $0
Supplemental Agreement for work within scope P00001 $0
Original award $668,380

About this award

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service, Plains Area, awarded a firm-fixed price purchase order valued at $668,375.27 to Veterinary & Biomedical Research Center Inc., a small business specializing in veterinary and animal research services. This Total Small Business set-aside contract, awarded August 30, 2022, requires the contractor to provide husbandry and care services for animals prior to their entry onto the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) campus in Manhattan, Kansas. The scope of work includes animal acquisition, acclimation, diet transition, and conditioning—services essential to prepare live animals for use in training and research operations at NBAF. The contract extends through September 30, 2024.

Veterinary & Biomedical Research Center Inc. has established a track record supporting NBAF operations through multiple Department of Agriculture contracts since 2020, providing animal husbandry, housing, and care services alongside animal handling and regulatory training program development. This award builds on that existing relationship, enabling the facility to maintain a consistent supply of properly conditioned animals while supporting the operational and training needs of NBAF personnel. The contractor's expertise in animal care and federal research support positions it to effectively manage the logistical and biological requirements associated with preparing diverse animal species for biosecurity and research applications.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract 12805B22P0221?

12805B22P0221 was awarded to Veterinary & Biomedical Research Center Inc. by Plains Area (Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery) on August 30, 2022.

How much is contract 12805B22P0221 worth?

The government has obligated $668,375 on 12805B22P0221.

Was contract 12805B22P0221 competed?

The extent of competition for 12805B22P0221 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 1 offer. It was set aside: Total Small Business.

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