Support- Professional: Veterinary/Animal Care

PSC Category R416 encompasses professional veterinary and animal care support services across federal government agencies. These services include animal husbandry, kenneling, veterinary diagnostics, laboratory animal care, farrier services, and specialized animal research support. The category covers a wide range of animal-related professional services critical to research, law enforcement, and national security operations.

Federal Contract Awards in this category demonstrate significant diversity, with most contracts ranging from $10,000 to $500,000 and typically having 1-5 year performance periods. Frequent awardees include public research universities like Colorado State University, Iowa State University, University of Wisconsin, and Kansas State University, as well as state agricultural departments and specialized veterinary service providers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is the most frequent contracting agency, followed by Customs and Border Protection and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Many awards support the National Animal Health Laboratory Network, involving diagnostic testing for diseases like avian influenza. Most awards use no set-aside designation, though some are designated for small businesses or specific socioeconomic categories.

Recent federal contract opportunities in this PSC category focus on specialized animal services across multiple agencies. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has multiple solicitations for canine kenneling services in locations like Detroit, Atlanta, and Las Vegas. The Department of the Army seeks farrier services for military horses, while the National Park Service requests veterinary and farrier services for park animals. The National Institutes of Health and Centers for Disease Control have opportunities for laboratory animal care and veterinary technician support. Most opportunities are set aside for small businesses, with performance locations primarily in the continental United States and service durations typically ranging from one to five years.