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Animal Model/Vivarium Services

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SBIR / STTR

Response Deadline09/21/2026, 04:00:00 AM UTC

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This subcontract through the National Institutes of Health provides comprehensive animal model and vivarium services for prime contractors engaged in NCI SBIR R&D projects. The scope of work includes the housing and care of vertebrate animals, maintenance of animal colonies, administration of treatments, and the performance of necropsies and tissue collection. All activities must strictly adhere to IACUC approvals and specific regulatory requirements regarding vertebrate animals to ensure the delivery of accurate animal study data and tissue samples. The opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under the SBIR/STTR mandate for organizations with fewer than 500 employees, falling under NAICS code 541715. Interested parties must respond by September 21, 2026, following the posting date of July 10, 2026.

General Info

NIH subcontract for animal model and vivarium services, small business set-aside, due 9/21/2026.

Agency

Department of Health and Human Services → NIHView Agency

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)View NAICS

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of 75N98026R00109.

The full solicitation package (3 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Development of therapeutic or preventative technologies for treatment or prevention of Pediatric Cancers and/or Rare Cancers.

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PostedJul 10

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Response DeadlineSep 21

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09/21/2026, 04:00:00 AM UTCin 12 days

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AgencyDepartment of Health and Human Services → NIH

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Provides housing, care, and experimental procedures for vertebrate animals for prime contractors on NCI SBIR R&D projects. Maintains animal colonies, administers treatments, and performs necropsies and tissue collection. Complies with IACUC approvals and Section 8.7 regarding vertebrate animals. Delivers animal study data and tissue samples.

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