Solicitation PATH-FERRET

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Requirements (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract for the following requirement, please either fill in the dollar amounts or provide a separate excel spreadsheet containing the same information including a list of line item number(s) and items, quantities, units of measure, and options, if applicable. 

The contractor will provide the CDC with a monthly inventory of ferrets available for purchase.  This inventory must include at least 50 healthy, neutered, male ferrets that are 3-6 months of age and are sero-negative against influenza A and B viruses.  The contractor will provide up to 116 ferret pre-bleeds per month selected by the CDC based on the provided inventory list.  Sera will be tested by the CDC to confirm sero-negativity.  The contractor will deliver up to 116 ferrets in a single delivery each month based on the testing results and projected needs of the CDC.  All ferrets will be transported in sealed, HEPA-filtered containers and in a climate controlled environment