New contract for services of non-affiliated member of IACUC

The Food and Drug Administration is forecasting a new contract to engage a non-affiliated member of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee to provide expert services related to animal welfare and ethical oversight in research. The contract is intended to support regulatory compliance and ensure the proper care and use of animals in federally conducted or supported studies. The North American Industry Classification System code identified is 561990, indicating other administrative and support services, suggesting the role involves consulting or advisory functions rather than direct laboratory work. The contract is not subject to any set-aside classifications and is open to general competition. The solicitation is currently in the forecast stage, with no assigned solicitation number or final contracting officer, and the point of contact for program inquiries is the Cvm Acquisition Liaison at cvmacquisitions@fda.hhs.gov. The place of performance and office address are not yet specified, but the services are expected to align with FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine operations. The posting date indicates this forecast is projected for 2026, allowing potential offerors time to prepare. Interested parties should monitor the OSDBU portal for updates, as further details including evaluation criteria, performance requirements, and submission deadlines will be released when the formal solicitation is issued.