Non-Human Primates (NHP) Transportation Services , WRAIR

The Defense Health Agency has issued a Special Notice for Non-Human Primates (NHP) Transportation Services through the US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA). The notice focuses on transporting 18 Indian-origin rhesus macaques from the United States to the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) Armed Forces Research Institute of Medical Sciences (AFRIMS) in Bangkok, Thailand. The procurement is structured as a sole source procurement targeting Envigo Global Services Inc. as the potential contractor. This opportunity falls under the Scheduled Freight Air Transportation NAICS category and involves specialized animal transportation logistics. The notice was posted on November 26, 2024, with a response deadline of December 11, 2024.

The primary objective of this special notice is to secure comprehensive transportation services for non-human primates with strict scientific and regulatory compliance requirements. Contractors must provide end-to-end transportation services, including ground transportation within the US, international air transport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, and subsequent ground transport to AFRIMS. Specific technical requirements include conducting serology testing, administering vaccinations, performing anthelmintic treatment, and microchip implantation for the primates. Contractors must also obtain all necessary permits and documentation in compliance with multiple regulatory frameworks, including CITES, Animal Welfare Act, and IATA Live Animal Regulations. Interested parties are invited to submit capability statements by 2:00 PM EST on December 11, 2024, to Mr. Nathaniel Reus. If no responses are received, USAMRAA will proceed with a direct sole source award to Envigo Global Services Inc.