Environmental Enrichment Items Supply

This contract involves the supply of environmentally safe and durable enrichment items, including toys, tunnels, chew blocks, and nesting materials, designed to enhance animal welfare within research environments. The primary objective is to provide non-toxic products that support the well-being and natural behaviors of animals used in scientific studies. The procurement is organized as a subcontract under the National Institutes of Health, part of the Department of Health and Human Services, with the place of performance identified as Bethesda. The solicitation was posted on May 13, 2026, with a response deadline set for May 27, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Although the contract does not specify a type of set-aside or organizational type, it falls under the NAICS code 423990, which covers miscellaneous durable goods merchant wholesalers. The contract emphasizes supplying high-quality enrichment materials to improve the living conditions of research animals, thereby supporting ethical research practices and adherence to animal welfare standards.