Animal Husbandry

This contract pertains to the management and care of mice specifically for conducting bioassays to confirm the presence of Clostridium botulinum. It involves services related to animal husbandry, ensuring the proper handling and maintenance of mice used in these critical laboratory assays. The work falls under the NAICS code 112990, which relates to animal production and management. The contract is forecasted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), indicating a future opportunity for contractors to provide these specialized animal care services. The contract details are limited, with no specific solicitation number or location provided, and the anticipated points of contact include a program acquisition liaison and a contracting officer yet to be determined. The goal is to support the FDA's efforts in public health by facilitating accurate bioassays critical for confirming Clostridium botulinum, a dangerous pathogen. Interested parties are directed to the FDA’s forecast system for further information and updates.