Animal Feed and Bedding Supplies

The National Institutes of Health Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations intends to solicit animal feed, bedding, enrichment, and housing supplies for NIH research facilities through an Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity acquisition, with capability statements due June 12, 2026. No set-aside is anticipated; however, the government explicitly invites capability statements from 8(a) small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, women-owned small businesses, HUBZone small businesses, veteran-owned small businesses, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses to inform its determination of set-aside eligibility and acquisition strategy.

The procurement encompasses thirty line items including branded rodent feed (LabDiet and PicoLab by Purina), hydration and nutrition gels (DietGel and HydroGel by Clear H2O), bedding materials (Sani Chip, Alpha-Dri Plus, Bed-o'-Cobs, Enviro-Dri), enrichment supplies (Nestlets, Cocoon), and cage housing components (Innovive brand products). Quantities vary by item; examples include LabDiet 5L8F ranging from 4,860 to 8,100 units of 33-pound bags and Sani Chip bulk bags from 180 to 300 units of 55-cubic-foot bags. The government is considering up to two awards among vendors capable of providing at least four of the required items if multiple awards provide best value.

Capability statements must not exceed seven pages and should include vendor name and address, business size and type, UEI number, points of contact with authority and knowledge, and relevant professional qualifications. Submit to Lynda Cole, Contract Specialist, at Lynda.cole@nih.gov by Friday, June 12, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. EST. This sources-sought notice does not constitute a formal solicitation and does not obligate the government to award a contract or provide feedback.