Acquisition of Specific Pathogen Free Live Animals

The contract issued by the Department of National Research Council Canada (NRC), Human Health Therapeutics Research Centre, involves the acquisition and delivery of Specific Pathogen-Free (SPF) laboratory animals, including mice, rats, hamsters, and rabbits. These animals are required to support approved research protocols and must conform to strict criteria concerning their genotype, health status, sex, age, weight, and pregnancy status. Additionally, all animals must be housed and bred in full compliance with the Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) guidelines to ensure ethical and regulatory standards are met. The solicitation, titled "Acquisition of Specific Pathogen Free Live Animals," was posted on May 12, 2026, with a response deadline of May 26, 2026. The contract is managed by the federal National Research Council of Canada and the place of performance is the National Capital Region. Isabelle Fortin is the designated Contracting Authority, who can be contacted for further information. This procurement is essential to support ongoing research initiatives within the Human Health Therapeutics Research Centre that require reliable access to high-quality laboratory animals meeting precise health and breeding standards.