RABORAL VRG RACCOON BAITS, COATED SACHETS
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services is seeking to procure up to 6,965,000 units of RABORAL V-RG oral rabies vaccine baits for use during 2026 and 2027, with the sole purpose of controlling rabies in wildlife populations. Only two bait types are authorized for use in the United States: the coated sachet and the fishmeal polymer, both manufactured by Boehringer-Ingelheim Animal Health USA and containing the same live recombinant vaccine that uses an attenuated Vaccinia virus to deliver the rabies glycoprotein gene. The vaccine is incapable of causing rabies but effectively stimulates antibody production in target carnivore species when administered in proper dosage. Each bait is labeled with clear identification and a toll-free information number to assist the public. To ensure readiness for urgent outbreaks, the contract includes provisions for the government to purchase and store a limited supplemental supply beyond standard operational needs. The contract is a firm fixed price IDIQ with a one-year term, allowing for on-demand ordering during the period. All shipments must be delivered FOB destination to specified locations within the contiguous United States, with exact addresses coordinated post-award. The solicitation number is 1171341, with bids due by September 7, 2026, and submissions must be sent exclusively to todd.k.bierl@usda.gov. Late responses will not be accepted, and all proposals are limited to no more than 100 pages. The contracting office is part of APHIS’s Emergency Acquisition Marketing and Regulatory Program Business under the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, with Todd K. Bierl serving as the primary point of contact for all inquiries and submissions.
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Concord, NH, 03301, USASet-Aside
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This acquisition is for RABORAL V-RG® containing oral rabies vaccine (ORV) on demand during 2026 and 2027. Wildlife Services proposes purchasing up to 6,965,000 units of the RABORAL V-RG® bait. Two bait constructs containing the oral rabies vaccine are available – the coated sachet and fishmeal polymer. Each bait contains an identifying label as to the contents of the bait and a toll-free phone number where people can obtain information about the baits. The oral vaccine contained in all bait types is the same, live recombinant that uses attenuated Vaccinia (V) virus to vector the rabies glycoprotein (RG) gene. The vaccine CANNOT cause rabies but produces antibodies against rabies infection in most carnivore species that receive an adequate dose.
Rabies control frequently requires immediate access to additional baits in excess of supply ordered and delivered for standard operations. To meet this critical need, WS has a requirement to purchase in advance and store a limited supply of baits. The only ORV baits fully licensed for use in the United States by USDA or other appropriate federal, state or county agencies are the coated sachet (128370), and fishmeal polymer (128425), both of which are manufactured under the product name RABORAL V-RG® by Boehringer-Ingelheim Animal Health USA, Inc. (formerly Merial, Inc.), Athens, Georgia.
Contract Type and Term
The government is awarding a firm fixed price IDIQ contract with a one-year period of performance.
Delivery
Purchase price will include all shipping costs, FOB destination, to the CONUS locations specified at time of order. Specific shipping addresses will be coordinated with the technical POC after award.
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No more than 100 pages.
No late submissions accepted.
Submissions/Quotes submitted to: todd.k.bierl@usda.gov
Todd K. Bierl (Major Program Contracting Officer) Emergency Acquisition Marketing and Regulatory Program Business (MRPBS) Acquisition and Asset Management Division (AAMD) Acquisition Branch Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Office#(612)336-3465 Cell# (612)500-1321/(763)286-8084
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