Quality Assurance and Testing Services for Aquatic Feed

The contract is for independent batch testing of aquatic feed to verify compliance with NIH research standards through analysis of nutritional content, particle size, contamination levels, and stability. Testing must be conducted with precision to ensure consistency and reliability for use in controlled research environments, with results supporting regulatory and scientific integrity. The work is classified under NAICS code 541620, indicating it involves analytical laboratory services, and is being managed under the National Institutes of Health Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare within the Department of Health and Human Services. Performance is expected to occur in Bethesda, Maryland, with deliverables tied to strict quality benchmarks defined by federal research protocols. The opportunity is a subcontract with an established deadline of May 10, 2026, at 3:00 AM EDT, and was posted on April 29, 2026. There is no set-aside designation, meaning it is open to all qualified vendors regardless of business size or status. All submissions must meet the technical requirements outlined in the solicitation, covering methodologies, instrumentation, and reporting formats required by NIH. While no point of contact is listed, interested parties should consult the provided SAM.gov link for full details, including specific testing protocols and compliance documentation expectations. The focus is on reproducible, validated results that directly support the validity of NIH-funded aquatic animal research studies.