Veterinary Services

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for veterinary services for VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS). The simplified acquisition procedures set forth in FAR Parts 12 and 13 shall be used. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed price contract for a base year and one (1) option year. The period of performance for the base year will be April 01, 2013 through March 31, 2014. This solicitation is 100% set-aside for small business. The NAICS code associated with the acquisition is 541940 with a size standard of $7 million.



This requirement is for expertise in providing veterinary support for VAPHS. Veterinary care of animals housed for research is to be performed primarily during on-site visits and through on-call availability twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week. The Veterinary Medical Officer (VMO) will establish and implement a quality control program for rodent and rabbit colonies to include necropsies and a clinical pathologic support program in addition to reviewing animal protocols for research to be conducted at VAPHS. Other primary duties that will be required can be found in the Statement of Work on pages 6 and 7 of this solicitation.



All qualified vendors must submit a quote with required Offeror Representations and Certifications by 4:00 pm EST, February 28, 2013. Quotes received after that time may not be considered. All inquiries and responses are to be sent by email to the attention of Travis Gibbons, Contract Specialist at travis.gibbons@va.gov.