Laboratory research animals acquisition - ferrets

Active Indefinite Delivery Contract Awarded Last action

Contract number
HT942524D0002
Awardee
Awarding agency
Task orders
28 $589,270 obligated

Award facts

Combined order value
$589,270 Current and potential, with all options
Last date to order 60% complete
IDV ceiling 20% used
$3,000,000.00
Maximum order
$1,000,000.00
Award type
Single award
Who can order
Only the awarding agency
Contracting staff
NAICS code
112990 All Other Animal Production
Set-aside
No set-aside
Competition
Competed under SAP · 1 offer Simplified Acquisition
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

About this IDV

The Defense Health Agency awarded an indefinite delivery contract to Marshall Farms Group, LTD. (doing business as Marshall Bioresources) on October 27, 2023, for laboratory research animals acquisition—specifically ferrets—with a contract ceiling of $3 million and a single-award designation. The contract runs through October 26, 2028.

Performance occurs at Marshall Bioresources' facility in North Rose, New York, where animals are shipped in filtered crates with per diem coverage through shipment date where specified. The originating solicitation (HT942523Q0038), posted June 6, 2023, and due August 14, 2023, was a Request for Quote for commercial supplies under NAICS code 112990, competed on a full and open basis with no set-aside.

The IDIQ supports biomedical research initiatives across federal agencies, including the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense and the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases. Deliverables include castrated, de-scented male ferrets descended from approved breeding stock, with options for microchipping where specified.

Recent task-order activity reflects steady utilization. Delivery orders issued under this IDIQ include a $24,706.61 order (July 21, 2026) for research on synthetic opioid intoxication; a $33,589.65 order (July 21, 2026) for research ferrets; a $38,200.64 order (June 1, 2026) for large animal research supporting medical laboratory operations; a $32,507.83 order (January 23, 2026) for large animal research supporting clinical studies; and a $30,991.25 order (August 19, 2025) for male ferrets in support of approved research protocols. Orders consistently target completion by September 30 of their award year. All delivery orders are firm fixed price with no set-aside designation, reflecting full and open competition.

Task orders

Task order Ordering agency Obligated Awarded
Research on synthetic opioid intoxication HT009026FL071 Defense Health Agency $24,707
Research ferrets. HT009026FL140 Defense Health Agency $33,590
Large animal research for medical lab HT009026FJ032 Defense Health Agency $38,201
These supplies are needed in support of funded research on synthetic opioid intoxication. HT009026FG021 Defense Health Agency $14,255
Research ferrets HT009026FG0310033 Defense Health Agency $10,644
Large animal research for clinical studies HT009026FG0110006 Defense Health Agency $32,508
These supplies are needed in support of cccrp-funded research on synthetic opioid intoxication. Failure to purchase… HT009026FG1210010 Defense Health Agency $11,904
Male ferrets in association with approved research protocol, DE-scented, castrated, and shipped in filtered shipping… HT009026FG1210031 Defense Health Agency $22,209
Male ferrets in association with approved research protocol, descended, castrated, and shipped in filtered shipping… HT009026FG1010010 Defense Health Agency $12,250
Male ferrets in association with approved research protocol, descended, castrated, and shipped in filtered shipping… HT009025FG0810098 Defense Health Agency $30,991
"these supplies are needed in support of cccrp-funded research on synthetic opioid intoxication. Failure to purchase… HT009025FG0910026 Defense Health Agency $11,880
Eight male ferrets, descended and castrated, shipped in filtered shipping crates, and per diem coverage until date of… HT009025FG0810071 Defense Health Agency $28,063
15 male, castrated & shallow-microchipped research ferrets including per diem, and shipping in filtered shipping crates HT009025FG0710045 Defense Health Agency $12,617
Animals for research. HT009025FG0710021 Defense Health Agency $25,501
Veterinary services. HT009025FG0510035 Defense Health Agency $33,660
Research ferrets HT009025FG0410040 Defense Health Agency $27,553
Research animals. HT009025FG0310039 Defense Health Agency $12,312
These animals are needed in support of cccrp research. HT009025FG0210012 Defense Health Agency $12,829
Ferrets needed for support of research. HT009025FG0110013 Defense Health Agency $12,114
Research ferrets. HT009025FG0110016 Defense Health Agency $12,901
Ferrets HT009025FG1110016 Defense Health Agency $11,803
Research animals. HT009025FG1110053 Defense Health Agency $12,886
Animals will be used in support of research HT009024FG0910022 Defense Health Agency $17,122
Animals will be used in support of research HT009024FG0710024 Defense Health Agency $34,165
Animals are needed to complete research milestones for project. HT009024FG0710020 Defense Health Agency $17,321
Animals are needed to complete research HT009024FG0510020 Defense Health Agency $39,960
Animals required for research project. HT009024FG0510010 Defense Health Agency $17,321
Animals are needed to complete mission essential research on an approved and funded protocol. HT009024FG0310016 Defense Health Agency $18,005
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Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Other Administrative Action P00005 $0
Other Administrative Action P00004 $0
Other Administrative Action P00003 $0
Supplemental Agreement for work within scope P00002 $0
Other Administrative Action P00001 · Acquisition of ferrets $0
Original award $0

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract HT942524D0002?

HT942524D0002 was awarded to Marshall Farms Group, LTD. by Defense Health Agency (Department of Defense) on October 27, 2023.

How much is contract HT942524D0002 worth?

Orders under HT942524D0002 have obligated $589,270. HT942524D0002's own ceiling is $3,000,000. A single order can be worth up to $1,000,000.

How many orders have been placed under contract HT942524D0002?

28 orders have been placed under HT942524D0002, the latest on July 21, 2026.

Who can order from contract HT942524D0002?

HT942524D0002 is a single award indefinite delivery contract. Only the awarding agency can place orders on it.

Was contract HT942524D0002 competed?

The extent of competition for HT942524D0002 was competed under sap. The government received 1 offer.

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