Statement_of_Work_CMB_edited.docx

Statement of Work Bethesda NIH Campus Animal Feed

Background and Introduction The Comparative Medicine Branch (CMB) is a branch within the division of Intramural Research (DIR) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). The CMB is responsible for care, housing and husbandry for all DIR/NIAID research animals located on the main NIH campus at 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD. The CMB operates 7 animal care facilities located in 6 buildings on the NIH campus. The animals housed and fed at any point in time may include mice, rats, ferrets, rabbits, chickens, guinea pigs and non-human primates. On average NIAID houses hundreds of various animals at any given time, however the exact number fluctuates based on research priorities and funding.

The CMB generally places orders for feed and bedding on a weekly basis to accommodate existing populations of research animals and in anticipation of new animal arrivals. These orders support all NIAID vivariums on the NIH campus. All research animals require routine feeding and cage bedding changing. Maintenance of these animals must be in accordance with research protocols and AAALAS certification requirements.

Scope This acquisition is for the provision of feed and bedding for laboratory animals for the period of September 1, 2015 through February 28, 2016.

Deliveries are to be scheduled weekly to 6 distinct delivery locations on the NIH campus at 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD.

Bldg. 14BD Mondays 14 Medlars Drive, Loading Dock 14A

Bldg. TW3 (Twinbrook 3) Thursdays 12735 Twinbrook Pkwy, Rockville, Loading Dock

Bldg. TWII (Twinbrook II) Thursdays 12441 Parklawn Dr, Rockville, Side Doors

Bldg. 4 Bethesda Campus Thursdays 4 Memorial Drive, Loading Dock Bldg. 33 Bethesda campus Thursdays 33 North Drive, Loading Dock A

Bldg. 50 Bethesda campus Mondays 50 South Dr, Loading Dock 5

Specific items for each weekly order will vary, but will be submitted by NIAID staff to the vendor at least 5 business days prior to delivery through the Intramalls, LCC system.

Feed and bedding selections require prior scientific justification from the Primary Investigators and facility veterinarians as any variation in diet may change study variables and negatively impact research results. Therefore, once awarded, this acquisition will accept no substitutions of product.

Any delays in shipping or backorders must be communicated to the requesting user as soon as the situation causing the delay is known to the vendor, but always prior to the scheduled shipping date.

Technical Requirements The products and total anticipated quantities of feed and bedding are as follows:

Feed and bedding for animal research models must be completely consistent in both its nutritional and non-nutritive components. Product batches shall be quality tested to ensure they do not vary from the stated nutrient composition and manufacturing checks and/or product testing reports shall be available on request. Feed shall be stored in climate controlled conditions, and vermin control programs shall be in place, documented and documentation shall be available upon request.

Bedding products shall be documented to be c certified, document that consistent quality in manufacturing is maintained by quality checks, and be stored in vermin controlled environments.

Nutritional consultants shall be available during regular business hours to clarify and confirm diets and ingredients.