87 -- Laboratory animal bedding

The contract involves supplying the National Institutes of Health with various types of laboratory animal bedding that meet specific NIH requirements. The procurement process anticipates awarding multiple fixed-price, requirements-type contracts. Each contract will have an initial performance period of one year, with options to extend for two additional successive 12-month periods. The solicitation, identified as Invitation for Bids 263-02-B(GG)-0083, is scheduled to be issued around September 23, 2002, with a response deadline approximately 21 days after issuance. Interested parties must submit written requests for the solicitation, with no telephone inquiries accepted; faxed requests are allowed. The contracting officer responsible for this acquisition is Catherine T Hiltner, who can be contacted via email or phone for additional information. The solicitation and associated documentation are accessible through the provided online platform, enabling vendors to prepare and submit bids in accordance with the outlined specifications and timelines.