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The Defense Health Agency has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for Specific Pathogen Free Research Swine to support the United States Air Force 59th Medical Wing Science and Technology (59 MDW/ST) program. The RFI is seeking information from potential vendors on their ability to provide Class-A licensed and USDA-registered vendors with a minimum of 5 years' experience in providing laboratory animals to biomedical research facilities. The required swine must be white Yorkshire or Yorkshire/Landrace crossbreeds, available in neonatal (2-10 kg), pediatric (10-40 kg), and adult (40-150 kg) sizes, and be specific pathogen free, endo- and ectoparasite free, and free from certain diseases. Vendors must be able to supply up to 24 swine per order and meet changes to orders up to 48 hours prior to shipping. The RFI requests a capability statement be submitted by May 20, 2024.

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This procurement does not have any set-aside designations. The NAICS code for this potential action is 112990 (All Other Animal Production) with a $2.75 million size standard. The Government is not obligated to award a contract based on the responses received, and no potential incumbents or current contractors are named. The RFI does not provide any information on possible award values or budget ranges.

Request for Information, Specific Pathogen Free Research Swine

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