Non-human primate (NHP) caging for adult male rhesus macaques

This acquisition is for a commercial item or service and is conducted under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13—Simplified Acquisition Procedures; and FAR Part 12—Acquisition of Commercial Items and is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

The NIDA IRP animal facility current houses several adult male rhesus macaques. Providing adequate caging is a necessary part of maintaining these animals within the regulatory standards set forth by both the "Animal Welfare Act & Regulations" (AWA), as well as the "Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals" (The Guide). Primary enclosures for these animals must meet certain specifications set forth by these regulations.

The purpose of this acquisition is to increase our supply of non-human primate (NHP) caging, appropriately sized for large rhesus macaques housed within the NIDA IRP animal facility. Obtaining additional caging units would ensure that the NIDA IRP stays within compliance to maintain American Association for Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) accreditation, as well as generate cost savings for labor, energy, materials, and mechanical wear and tear over time, by increasing the efficiency of weekly cage changes. This is a Brand Name or Equal requirement for five Rockville Steel and Manufacturing Company (RSM) Apartment Modules and an Activity Module, with associated peripherals.

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