Pathogen Free Swine RFI.docx
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- HT9425-24-RFI-EMZ03
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Defense Health Agency
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This document is a Request for Information (RFI) for Specific Pathogen Free Research Swine for the United States Air Force 59th Medical Wing Science and Technology (59 MDW/ST) program.
The RFI is seeking information from potential vendors on their ability to provide Class-A licensed and USDA-registered vendors with a minimum of 5 years' experience in providing laboratory animals to biomedical research facilities. The required swine must be white Yorkshire or Yorkshire/Landrace crossbreeds, available in neonatal (2-10 kg), pediatric (10-40 kg), and adult (40-150 kg) sizes. The swine must be specific pathogen free, endo- and ectoparasite free, and free from certain diseases. Vendors must be able to supply up to 24 swine per order and meet changes to orders up to 48 hours prior to shipping. The RFI requests a capability statement be submitted by May 20, 2024. The NAICS code for this potential action is 112990 (All Other Animal Production) with a $2.75 million size standard. The Government is not obligated to award a contract based on the responses received.
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Request for Information (RFI)
1. RFI Number: HT9425-24-RFI-EMZ03
2. RFI Title: Specific Pathogen Free Research Swine BPA for the 59th Medical Wing Science and Technology (59th MDW/ST)
3. Agency: United States Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC)
4. Office: United States Air Force (USAF) 59th Medical Wing Science and Technology (59 MDW/ST).
5. Contracting Office: United States Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA), Fort Detrick, Frederick, MD.
6. Location: Joint Base San Antonio – Lackland Air Force Base, Texas.
7. Synopsis: This RFI is for information and planning purposes only, at this time, and shall not be construed as a Request for Quote (RFQ) or obligation on the part of the USAMRDC. This RFI is not expected to be a RFQ or Invitation for Bid, nor does it restrict the Government to an ultimate acquisition approach. This notice is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not pay for solicited information. At this time, no RFQ exists; therefore, please do not request a copy of the RFQ. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. If a RFQ is released, a synopsis will be posted in sam.gov. It is the responsibility of any potential vendor to monitor the sam.gov website for the release of any RFQ or synopsis.
8. Background: The 59th Clinical Investigations & Research Support (59 CIRS) has two primary missions. It is responsible for a large medical skills and readiness training program needed to prepare medical professionals for both deployment to areas of conflict and to train medical in procedures required to support patient care. The 59th CIRS is also responsible for supporting 38 of the 59 MDW Graduate Health Education Programs. Without the ability to quickly acquire swine, it will be impossible to provide this training or to support Graduate Health Education in a timely manner.
9. Objective and Purpose:
The Technical Requirements are as follows:
| ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTIC |
| MINIMUM REQUIREMENT |
| Swine must be procured from a contractor who has a minimum of 5 years-experience providing Laboratory Animals to Biomedical Research Facilities |
| 1. Must be Class-A Licensed Vendor |
2. Must be Registered with the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service as part of DoD and Federal Regulations.
| Requirement is for Yorkshire or Yorkshire/landrace crossbreeds |
| Must be free from pigmentation (white) |
| Swine must be available ranging from neonatal (small, pediatric (medium) and adult (large). The size of the swine is directly related to the research or training protocol being supported. |
| Suggested Weight Ranges: |
1. Neonatal (small) – 2-10 kilograms
2. Pediatric (medium) – 10-40 kilograms
3. Adult (large) – 40-150 kilograms Vendor shall provide a price list based on animal weight
| All swine must be female or castrated males |
| Animal type is directly addressed in each protocol |
| Vendor Must provide Health Certificates for all animals |
| Animals must be Specific Pathogen Free |
1. Endo- and ectoparasite free
2. PRV, PRRS, PSS Free
3. Pneumonia Free
| Vendor Must be able to supply and deliver up-to 24 swine per order |
| Required number of animals will be based on protocols being executed during a specific time-period |
| All animals must pass a health check upon arrival consisting of a Complete Blood Count, Basic Chemistry Profile, physical examination, and evaluation for endo and ecto parasites. |
| Animals that fail the health check and are rejected must be replaced by the contractor within 10 working days (14 Calendar days) |
| The contractor shall routinely deliver ordered swine on the data and time annotated on the purchase request |
| Swine should be delivered between 0600-1200 hours on date annotated on purchase request |
| Meet changes to the load up to 48 hours prior to shipping. |
| Allow for changes to the load up to 48 hours prior to shipping based on research requirements. |
| Vendor shall provide transportation costs from vendor location |
| Transportation Cost should be a separate line item base on number of swine being delivered |
Delivery location provided below:
| Clinical Investigations & Research Support Laboratory |
| 1255 Wilford Hall Loop BLDG 4430 |
| JBSA-Lackland, TX 78236 |
10. Information Requested in Capability Statement:
· Provide information on the ability to Specific Pathogen Free Research Swine as listed above.
11. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: The NAICS code for this potential action is 112990 (All Other Animal Production) with a Size Standard of $2.75 million.
12. Response Due Date: Interested parties should submit the attached RFI response electronically by 12:00pm 20 May 2024 via e-mail to Eric Zampelli at eric.m.zampelli.civ@health.mil.
13. Instructions to Responders:
13.1 The Government appreciates responses from all capable and qualified sources.
13.2 The subject header of the e-mail for submission of questions and/or the RFI response shall be: HT9425-24-RFI-EMZ03.
13.3 Interested firms should submit a response (Capability Statement) that demonstrates the Offeror’s capabilities as they relate to the requirements identified in this RFI. The Capability Statement shall not exceed three (3) typed pages; additional sheets for cover page will not be counted toward page limitation.
13.3.1
a. Cover Page (1 page)
| i. | Title |
| ii. | Organization |
| iii. | Responders technical and administrative points of contact (names, addresses, phone, fax number and email addresses) |
b. Current Technical Expertise, Knowledge, and Management Capability
| i. | Executive Summary | |
| ii. | Discussion of capabilities/challenges/ technologies | |
| iii. | Technical response, demonstrate the ability to provide Medical Grade Gas and Dry Ice |
c. Brief summary of relevant experience pertaining to the requirement (for example: government, academia, or industry experience).
13.4 Fill in the below table when responding to this Sources Sought / RFI.
| Question |
| Answer |
RFI Number
Company Name
Company Address
Point of Contact
Phone Number
E-mail Address
Tax Identification Number (TIN)
Cage Code
Unique Entity Identifier
Company Web Page
Company Location(s)
Company is / is not a Small Business
Company is / is not SAM Registered
Other Classifications (e.g. 8(a), HubZone, Woman-Owned, Veteran-Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned)
If 8(a), date that the company graduates from the program.
14. Disclaimer and Important Notes: The purpose of this RFI notice is to gain market knowledge. The Government is not obligated to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in the responses received. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its responses are complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's solution. Responders are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received, or to provide feedback to respondents regarding any information submitted. After a review of the responses received, a RFQ may be published in sam.gov. Responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a RFQ.
15. Confidentiality: No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in submitted responses. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant RFQ(s).
Original Point of Contact
POC: Eric Zampelli, eric.m.zampelli.civ@health.mil
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