88 -- Provide live ICR laboratory mice

Contractor will provide live ICR laboratory mice on an as-needed basis to be delivered FOB destination to the National Center for Infectious Diseases, Scientific Resources Program, Animal Resources Branch of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Atlanta, Georgia. A firm-fixed price requirements type contract for a base year and four (4) one (1) year option periods is anticipated. It is estimated that 50,000 mice will be required for a one (1) year period. Supplier must possess and provide evidence of a current USDA license and/or AAALAC accreditation. This procurement is issued on an unrestricted basis, and all responsible sources who meet the above requirements may submit a bid. The solicitation will be available on or about December 23, 2002. The solicitation will be issued electronically and posted via the Government Electronic Posting System (EPS) at www.eps.gov/. Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their copy of the solicitation. The applicable NAICS code is 112990.