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This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Aquarium Maintenance Service issued by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center. The solicitation (Number 25-004181) is a small business set-aside for commercial items, seeking a contractor to maintain eight aquaria (five saltwater and three freshwater) located throughout the Clinical Center's Hatfield and Magnuson Centers. The aquaria are designed to provide a sense of comfort for patients, guests, and staff.

The contract will cover a base year from 05/1/2025-04/30/2026 with four additional one-year option periods, with an expected award date of May 1, 2025. The contractor's responsibilities include arranging healthy aquaria and maintaining the livelihood and environment of the fish under the oversight of the Clinical Center's Animal Program. Quotations must be submitted electronically by 03/05/2025 at 12pm, with any questions due by 02/26/2025 at 12pm. The evaluation will be based on technical merit, past performance, and price, with technical and past performance being more important than price. Offerors must have a valid UEI number and be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).