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Armadillo Rearing Services

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75R60121Q00008Federal

Submission Closed06/09/2021, 10:00:00 AM CDT

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The Health Resources and Services Administration, specifically the National Hansens Disease Program, intends to award a sole source contract to the University of the Ozarks for armadillo rearing services. The requirement involves the procurement of six wild caught naturally fertilized female armadillos and twenty-four genetically matched armadillo siblings, expected to be produced from six litters of four animals each. These supplies are to be delivered once per 12-month period of performance under NAICS code 112990. The initial period of performance is scheduled from July 1, 2021, through January 31, 2022, with the possibility of four additional 12-month option periods. This simplified acquisition is being conducted pursuant to FAR Part 13.106-1(b). Interested responsible sources were given a 15-day window from the publication date of May 25, 2021, to provide a statement of capability.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Health And Human Services → National Hansens Disease Program

Contract Value

$147,223

NAICS

112990 - All Other Animal Production

Place of Performance

Baton Rouge, LA, 70803, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

UNIVERSITY OF OZARKS

Award Issued Date

07/01/2021, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

No documents available

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Timeline

2 updates

PhaseAwarded

PostedApr 16

Presolicitation

Deadline changedMay 25

Response deadline changed from May 3, 2021 to Jun 9, 2021.

Notice updatedMay 25

Notice details unchanged. Attachments may have changed.

AwardedJul 1

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

06/09/2021, 10:00:00 AM CDT

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Health And Human Services → National Hansens Disease Program

Contacts2 people available

OfficeBATON ROUGE, LA, 70816, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Health And Human Services → National Hansens Disease Program

Office AddressBATON ROUGE, LA, 70816, USA

Contacts

Charisse Whitney

Jennifer Lohmeier

Full Description

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is contemplating issuance of a purchase order pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Part 13.106-1(b) on a sole source basis with University of the Ozarks, 415 N. College Ave, Clarksville, AR, 72830-2880. The purpose of this requirement is for twenty-four (24) each genetically matched armadillo siblings from six (6) wild caught naturally fertilized female armadillos, potentially resulting in six (6) litters of four (4) animals each, and six (6) each wild caught naturally fertilized female armadillos to be delivered once per 12-month period of performance. The anticipated period of performance is July 1, 2021 through January 31, 2022 with four 12-month option periods. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 112990 - All Other Animal Production. The proposed simplified acquisition action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with University of the Ozarks under authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Part 13.106-1(b). All responsible sources may provide a statement of capability, which must be received within 15 days after the date of publication notice. The contact person for this requirement is: Charisse Whitney Contract Specialist HRSA/HSB/NHDP 9181 Interline Ave Baton Rouge, LA 70809 Phone number: ()