Consultant Animal Nutritionist
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 75N98024Q00037
- Agency
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Office of Logisitics and Acquisition Operations
National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations is seeking a Consultant Animal Nutritionist to serve as an advisor to the NIH Animal Program Directors Feed and Bedding Subcommittee. The Consultant will provide subject matter expertise to improve the NIH nutrition program and offer consultation services for specific research studies. Key responsibilities include chairing committee meetings, reviewing feed/bedding analysis reports, and maintaining standard operating procedures. Minimum qualifications include a master's or PhD in animal nutrition with knowledge of NRC guidelines and laboratory animal welfare standards. The period of performance is a base year plus four option years, with the Consultant paid at a negotiated rate for up to 118 hours per year, plus separate billing for specialized consultations.
This opportunity is not set aside for any specific business category. The Solicitation is open to U.S. citizens and resident aliens, with a background check required. There is no indication of a budget range or potential incumbent contractors. The place of performance is not specified, but the work will be conducted in support of the NIH Intramural Research Program. Proposals are due by September 19, 2024.
Notice text
Scope Of Work - The Nutritionist will serve as consultant and subject area expert
for the NIH Intramural Research Program (IRP). The incumbent will serve as advisor to
the NIH Animal Program Director¿s Feed and Bedding Subcommittee which establishes
surveillance parameters, contract requirements, and program dynamics within the
allocated budget, for the oversight of research animal feed and bedding used throughout
the IRP. The incumbent will provide subject matter expert guidance to improve NIH
nutrition program and provide consultation services to specific research studies when
requested by investigators. Interpret feed and bedding analysis reports and provide
guidance on steps to take to refine standardized diet requirements. The minimum service
requirement will be 48 hours/year and the maximum hours per year is 118 hours.
Specialized consultation is billed at the same rate to the specific customer and is not
factored into the minimum or maximum hours.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| Sol_75N98024Q00037.pdf |
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