The U.S. Defense Health Agency (DHA) awarded a $14,468.00 firm fixed-price purchase order to Aaalac International, a non-profit organization, to provide annual accreditation services for the U.S. Army Public Health Center's (APHC) animal program. This contract supports the APHC's mission to enhance Army readiness by identifying and assessing health threats, developing public health solutions, and assuring the quality and effectiveness of the Army's public health enterprise. The contract has no set-aside designation and is part of a larger $249,999 Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) between Aaalac International and the DHA, which provides ongoing accreditation services to multiple Army medical research facilities through December 31, 2026. The accreditation services ensure the APHC's animal program meets the rigorous standards for humane and ethical treatment of animals in scientific research as required by Army regulations.