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This Pre-Solicitation opportunity from Department Of Health And Human Services was posted on April 29, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Gemma Micro aquatic animal feed

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75N98026Q00284Federal

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The National Institutes of Health, through the Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare within the Department of Health and Human Services, is initiating a sole-source procurement for Gemma Micro aquatic animal feed models 300, 150, and 500 under solicitation number 75N98026Q00284. This action, issued as a Notice of Intent, is justified under FAR 6.302-1 because Moore-Clark USA Inc. is the only identified supplier capable of providing the uniquely formulated feed required to maintain research integrity and prevent malnutrition in aquatic animal populations at NIH facilities in Bethesda, Maryland. No competitive evaluation process is planned; the award will be made as a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order directly to Moore-Clark USA Inc. following a narrow five-day window after the posting date, with a response deadline of May 10, 2026. The feed must meet strict nutritional specifications validated internally by the Animal Program Director and institutional research committee, and any substitution is strictly prohibited without revalidation, which could disrupt critical research. Delivery is required at the Bethesda, Maryland location, though specific packaging, labeling, inspection criteria, delivery schedules, and cost details are not outlined in the available documentation. Submission of capability statements from small businesses is permitted as a procedural courtesy but does not alter the sole-source basis of the award. All correspondence and responses must be directed via email to [email hidden], and no formal contract clauses, evaluation factors, or representation certifications are included in the notice.

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NIH seeks bids for Gemma Micro aquatic animal feed; responses due May 10, 2026, Bethesda.

Contract Value

$143,635.92

NAICS

311119 - Other Animal Food Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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AgencyDepartment Of Health And Human Services → National Institutes Of Health Olao
Contacts1 person available
OfficeBETHESDA, MD, 20892, USA
Office AddressBETHESDA, MD, 20892, USA
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Attachment: Notice of Intent

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