PCR Diagnostic Testing for Rodent Pinworm Surveillance

The contract seeks a subcontractor to provide PCR-based diagnostic testing services for the detection of pinworm infections in research rodents housed at the VA San Diego Veterinary Medical Unit. The primary objective is to support ongoing animal health monitoring and ensure the integrity of scientific research by identifying and managing parasitic contamination in rodent colonies. Testing must be performed with high accuracy and timely turnaround to maintain strict biosecurity standards and prevent disruptions to federally funded studies. The work is to be conducted at or coordinated through the designated facility in San Diego, California, with results delivered in a form that meets veterinary and research compliance requirements. All submissions must be received by August 6, 2026, and the opportunity is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541380, which pertains to other scientific and technical consulting services. The contracting office is the 262-NETWORK Contract Office 22 within the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the performance location is specified as San Diego with a ZIP code of 92161. While no set-aside type or point of contact is provided, potential offerors are expected to demonstrate technical capability in molecular diagnostics specifically for rodent pathogens, familiarity with research animal environments, and adherence to federal health and safety protocols for biomedical research facilities.