A--2nd Generation Rat Strains

The United States Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) plans to award a sole source contract to the University of Toledo for the production of 2nd Generation rat strains containing genes that regulate survival time after hemorrhage. This work supports the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research and includes tasks such as genotyping, generating strains that precisely define chromosomal regions, and creating genetically modified rats based on previously developed strains. The intent of this notice is to inform potential providers, but responses are invited from all capable sources to demonstrate their ability to deliver these specialized services. Interested parties must submit clear and convincing evidence of their capability in writing within 15 days of the notice publication; failure to do so will result in a sole source award to the University of Toledo. Emphasis is placed on the government’s evaluation of whether comparable services are available and if alternative sources offer a more advantageous option. Responses should be sent directly to the designated point of contact, Michael Vallone, to be considered. The contract involves activities classified under NAICS code 611310 and relates specifically to producing genetically specialized animal models critical for hemorrhage survival research.