Animal Husbandry

The contract under the title Animal Husbandry is forecasting the management of mice for use in a mouse bioassay to confirm the presence of Clostridium botulinum, a critical procedure for toxicological analysis and public health safety. The work will be performed under the auspices of the Food and Drug Administration, with the North American Industry Classification System code 112990, indicating it falls under Other Animal Production, which encompasses specialized animal care services not covered by standard livestock categories. The contract aims to support FDA's regulatory and laboratory functions by ensuring the proper breeding, handling, and care of laboratory mice required for this specific diagnostic bioassay. The point of contact for program inquiries is the HFP Acquisition Liaison, reachable via hfpacquisitions@fda.hhs.gov, while the Contracting Officer role is currently undetermined. The solicitation is listed as a forecast with no solicitation number assigned, suggesting it is an upcoming opportunity for potential vendors to prepare proposals rather than an active procurement. The place of performance and office address details are unspecified, leaving location data open pending further notice. This forecast is posted on the HHS OSDBU portal as of May 25, 2026, and will likely be followed by a formal solicitation for qualified contractors capable of maintaining rigorous animal husbandry standards for biosafety and research integrity.