Veterinary services iacuc committee
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 140G0324Q0137
- Agency
- Office of Acquisitions and Grants US Geological Survey, Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541940 Veterinary Services
- Points of contact
-
- Lynn Applegate capplegate@usgs.gov (206) 526-2528
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Western Ecological Research Center in Sacramento, California is seeking Veterinary Services to serve on an Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). The selected vendor will be required to provide veterinary oversight, consultation, and guidance to the IACUC, including reviewing animal care protocols, drafting a program of veterinary care, and attending IACUC meetings. Proposals must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer by May 28, 2024 at 6:00 AM PDT. All questions must be sent to the Contracting Officer by May 22, 2024 at 12:00 PM PDT.
This acquisition is set-aside for small businesses under NAICS code 541940 (Veterinary Services) with a $10.0 million size standard. The contract will be for a base year with four one-year option periods, for a potential total of up to five years of service. The services will be performed at the vendor's facility and may include at least one site visit to a USGS facility or in the field. The government has not released any information about potential incumbent contractors or the anticipated award value.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
VETERINARY SERVICES FOR AN IACUC COMMITTEE
REQUEST FOR QUOTE - AMENDMENT 1
The purpose of this Amendment is to 1) extend the quotes due date, and 2) answer submitted questions. No further questions will be accepted.
1) The quotes due date is extended to 05/30/2024 at 0600 PDT.
2) Questions and Answers:
QUESTION: Can the government provide a list of anticipated aquatic species (and other animals) that will be the subject of research at the WERC and the field locations?
ANSWER: Refer to WERC website for examples of projects/animals studied. https://www.usgs.gov/centers/werc/
QUESTION: Will the government be furnishing all veterinary tools, controlled drugs, diagnostics, surgical equipment, etc. used or prescribed by the contractor veterinarian?
ANSWER: Yes, however the services provided by the Attending Vet do not require any veterinary tools, controlled drugs, diagnostics, surgical equipment, etc. to be used or prescribed.
QUESTION: In light of the Federal Holiday on 05/27/2024, will the government consider extending the RFQ due date?
ANSWER: Yes. It will be extended to 05/30/2024 at 0600 PDT.
QUESTION: I would like more information regarding my specific responsibilities, such as what species would be under my care, number of animals, goals of this project, etc.
ANSWER: There will be no animals under your care. You will be expected to serve as the attending veterinarian for an animal care and use committee reviewing protocols, working on development of an animal care and use program for the western ecological research center. See: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal-welfare/attending-veterinarians for more information about what an attending veterinarian does. Western Ecological Research Center does not have any animal care facilities so those duties will not be required.
Update #1 ·
VETERINARY SERVICES FOR AN IACUC COMMITTEE
REQUEST FOR QUOTE
INTRODUCTION
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-04, effective 05/01/2024. This acquisition is set-aside for Small Businesses.
DESCRIPTION
The US Geological Survey, Western Ecological Research Center in Sacramento, CA, requires Veterinary Services to serve on an Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) as described in the attached Statement of Work. The USGS requires a base year four options.
SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS
All services will be performed at the vendor facility and may include at least one site visit to a USGS facility or in the field.
RELEVENT INFORMATION
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541940 (Veterinary Services) and associated size standard of $10.0 million applies to this announcement, along with Product Service Code R416 (Support ¿ Professional: Veterinary/Animal Care).
All questions must be sent directly to capplegate@usgs.gov by 05/22/2024 at 1200 PDT. Quotes shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to the Contracting Officer at capplegate@usgs.gov. All proposal documents required by this solicitation must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than 05/28/2024 at 0600 PDT. Proposals submitted by hardcopy or any web portal shall not be accepted or considered.
Offerors are to include a technical description of the services being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation as seen in the Evaluation Factors (see Attachment). This may include product literature, references, or other documents, if necessary.
For further information, please contact Lynn Applegate, Contracting Officer, at (206) 526-2528 or capplegate@usgs.gov.
Period of performance and/or delivery dates are estimates only.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sol_140G0324Q0137_Amd_0001.pdf | ||
| Sol_140G0324Q0137.pdf |
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