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Irradiated Rodent Feed
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The contract, issued by the FDA Office of Acquisition and Grant Services under solicitation number 76F40125Q132188, is a total small business set-aside for the supply of certified and irradiated rodent feed diets, specifically NIH-07 and NTP-2000 formulas, intended for research use by the National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR). It is structured as a single-award indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract spanning five consecutive one-year ordering periods from January 2026 through December 2031, with a guaranteed minimum of $5,000 and an estimated maximum value of $350,000. The contractor must provide feed in meal, pellet, or wafer form according to detailed technical and contamination specifications, and each lot must include assay analysis documentation. Deliveries must be FOB Destination to the FDA’s NCTR facility in Jefferson, Arkansas, ensuring the feed arrives bacteria-free and uncontaminated by rodents or birds. The feed must have a minimum shelf life of one year, with irradiation mandatory for microbiological safety and strict adherence to quality control standards without the use of rodenticides or fumigants. Proposals will be evaluated primarily on technical acceptability, which carries greater importance than price, with the award determined by best value through a trade-off analysis rather than lowest price automatically prevailing. The solicitation enforces compliance with numerous FAR clauses, including specialized provisions related to sustainability, labor, security, and electronic invoicing via the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform. Accessibility standards under Section 508 apply to all relevant information technology deliverables. Submissions must meet strict formatting guidelines, excluding documents with macros or executable content, and contractors are required to maintain consistent reporting and compliance through the supply chain. Inspection and acceptance occur at destination, guided by defined contamination limits and robust testing criteria, with government representatives overseeing quality and compliance. This contract reflects rigorous standards for product integrity, delivery performance, and regulatory adherence to support critical toxicological research needs.
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Place of Performance
Jefferson, AR, 72079, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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