New contract for non-affiliated member of IACUC (2 of 2)

The Food and Drug Administration is forecasting a new contract for the engagement of a non-affiliated member to serve on the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee for the period from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027. This is the second of two such contracts planned for the fiscal year, aimed at ensuring independent oversight of animal care and use practices within FDA-regulated research activities. The NAICS code 561990 indicates that the contract falls under Other Support Activities for Animal Care, reflecting the administrative and advisory nature of the role. The point of contact for program inquiries is the CVM Acquisition Liaison, reachable via cvmacquisitions@fda.hhs.gov, while the contracting officer position remains unidentified at this stage. This forecasted procurement does not include a set-aside designation and is not tied to a specific solicitation number at this time. Performance location details, including city, state, or zip code, are not specified, suggesting the position may be performed remotely or at various FDA facilities. The contract is intended to fulfill federal requirements for non-affiliated representation on the IACUC, ensuring external perspective and public accountability in the ethical review of animal research protocols. Interested parties can monitor the opportunity through the official OSDBU forecast portal at the provided uiLink, where further details may emerge prior to formal solicitation.