8820-- Labs Animals Only (Mice and Rats)

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS and is for informational / market research purposes only. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, QUOTATION OR BID, NOR A SYNOPSIS OF A PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION UNDER FAR SUBPART 5.2. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or on any follow up information. NO SOLICITATION IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE.

The purpose for this synopsis is to conduct market research to help identify capable, potential sources and to establish if this requirement can be set-aside for small business or other socio-economic programs.

NAICS Code: 112990 All Other Animal Production

Small Business Size Standard: $2.75M

PSC/FSC: 8820 Live Animals, No Raised for Food

GENERAL INFORMATION:

The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to procure the supply of laboratory animals (Mice and Rats) for the research department at the VA Portland Health Care System (VAPORHCS) for one year period. See attached Statement of Work below.

INSTRUCTIONS TO RESPOND TO SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS:

Any vendor interested and capable of meeting this requirement should provide a written statement to the Contracting Officer. Vendor response must include at a minimum:

Point of Contact

Business size

Short Description of Capabilities

VetCert certification (if applicable)

SAM registration (https://sam.gov)

Unique Entity ID (UEI#)

Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence of the Vendor s capability of meeting this requirement. Please note, responses will be shared within the Government and project team, but otherwise will be held in strict confidence.

Interested firms shall respond to this synopsis no later than 12:00 PM Pacific Standard Time on 12/06/23. All responses shall be submitted electronically to Robert.weeks@va.gov

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

as of 11/29/2023

1. Contract Title.

Laboratory Animals (Rats and Mice).

2. Background.

This is a one-year contract for laboratory animals.

3. Scope.

This contract covers the supply of animals for the research department at the VA Portland Health Care System (VAPORHCS)

4. Specific Tasks.

Task 1: Contractor will deliver products on a regular basis, as ordered. Contractor will provide exactly the types, brands and amounts of animals as ordered, with no substitutions. Quantities ordered per week will vary based on current needs. Contractor must deliver animals on date specified on the order. Contractor must deliver animals within one day of order in emergency situations.

5. Performance Monitoring (if applicable).

Animal Facility Supervisor will inspect the delivered items upon arrival, to make sure that the delivered items are exactly those ordered, with no broken items or compromised packaging, and with no substitutions. Animal Facility Supervisor will compare order dates to delivery dates to ensure that delivery was made in a timely manner.

6. Security Requirements

The contractor employees shall not have access to VA sensitive or computer information and will not require routine access to VA Facilities. No background investigation is required

7. Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE)/Government-Furnished Information (GFI).

No GFE or GFI will be required to satisfy this contract.

8. Other Pertinent Information or Special Considerations.

To maintain the necessary integrity and consistency of research, we must use a distributor who can furnish the exact items listed in the quote. Items provided CANNOT be equivalent and MUST be directly delivered to the VAPORHCS.

a. No follow-up work necessary.

b. No conflicts of interest

No COI

e. Inspection and Acceptance Criteria.

The POC or Animal Facility Supervisor will inspect shipments to ensure that the delivered items are exactly those ordered, with no broken items or compromised packaging, and with no substitutions.

9. Risk Control

These products are not harmful to humans, irradiated, and will be delivered/used in research specific areas, therefore no patients will be exposed to risk.

10. Place of Performance.

Products will be delivered to a government site the VAPORHCS, Portland campus VMU, Bldg 101 loading dock and Bldg. 103 loading dock.

11. Period of Performance.

One year

12. Delivery Schedule.

Orders will be placed on an as-needed basis. Contractor must deliver within one week of routine orders, and within one day of orders placed in emergency situations.