Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The US Environmental Protection Agency, specifically the Office of the Administrator's Applied Science and Environmental Methods Division, intends to award a sole source fixed-price purchase order to the Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC). This procurement is for an annual institutional membership covering the period from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027. The membership is critical for the EPA to maintain its Public Health Service Assurance, which is a requirement for collaborating with institutions that receive federal funding. AAALAC is identified as the sole source due to its unique ability to provide the expert, peer-reviewed evaluations of animal care and use programs necessary for this accreditation. Under solicitation number 68HE0B26Q0078, the agency has classified this effort under NAICS code 561990. While this is a notice of intent and not a formal request for quotes, interested parties capable of meeting these requirements must submit evidence of their capability, including product literature and an active Unique Entity Identifier registered in the System of Award Management, by the deadline of September 28, 2026. The contracting officer for this action is Pam Daggs.