Non-Human Primates 2016-2021

The National Institutes of Health awarded this Master IDIQ on January 22, 2016, to procure non-human primates supporting the NIH intramural research program, with ordering closed as of January 31, 2021. This vehicle is no longer active; no orders have been placed since July 2021, and all $48 million in combined potential value across 172 task orders has been obligated. The vehicle succeeded the Non-Human Primates 2010-2016 contract and has not been replaced by a successor vehicle in the source material.

Task orders procure live animals meeting rigid specifications—age, weight, health status, temperament, and pathogen-free status—across multiple primate species including cynomolgus monkeys, rhesus macaques, African green monkeys, marmosets, owl monkeys, and squirrel monkeys sourced from Asian, African, and South American origins. Orders also cover per diem, testing, and transport costs for existing research colonies. The largest single order, awarded in December 2020 to support DMID COVID-19 work, obligated $22.18 million for rhesus primates and associated colony care.

Four prime contractors held awards under the vehicle. Envigo Global Services Inc. dominated by potential value, holding 50 orders worth $29.8 million combined (62% of total potential value). World Wide Primates Inc. held 48 orders valued at $10.2 million, Alpha Genesis Inc. held 57 orders valued at $6.4 million, and The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center held 17 orders valued at $1.7 million. All 172 orders were unrestricted, non-set-aside awards. Ordering activity peaked in 2020 (34 orders) and declined sharply in 2021 (15 orders, reflecting the January 31, 2021 ordering deadline). Roughly 97% of obligated dollars funded the NIH Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations; the remainder supported the Office of the Director and NIH Construction. Individual task-order ceilings ranged from under $25,000 for per diem and testing contracts to $1.84 million for large animal procurements, with firm fixed-price terms across all awards.

The purpose of this Master IDIQ is to provide Non-human Primates to support the mission of the NIH. This contract will facilitate the efficient procurement of primates. Laboratory animals, including primates, are utilized in numerous research investigations conducted by the NIH intramural research program. These primates, of various breeds, must meet rigid specifications such as age, weight, health status, temperament, etc.