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Screened Hardwood Laboratory Animal Bedding Production

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Response Deadline11/06/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract involves the production of screened hardwood laboratory animal bedding for prime contractors supporting NIH and NIEHS projects. The scope of work requires the procurement of raw beech, birch, or maple wood, which must be cube-cut to eliminate splinters and processed through specific standard sieves to ensure precise particle size and dust levels below 0.1 percent. Additionally, the provider must maintain moisture levels under 12 percent and conduct rigorous chemical and microbial contaminant testing to ensure the final bagged product meets all ASTM specifications. Managed by the National Institutes of Health Olao under the Department of Health and Human Services, the performance of this contract is located in Durham, North Carolina. The opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 321999, with a response deadline set for November 6, 2026.

General Info

Production of screened hardwood animal bedding for NIH projects in Durham, North Carolina.

Agency

Department Of Health And Human Services → National Institutes Of Health Olao

NAICS

321999 - All Other Miscellaneous Wood Product Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Durham, NC, 27709, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of PCA-NIEHS-10698.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Animal Bedding

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Timeline

PostedOct 28

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Response DeadlineNov 6

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

11/06/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTCin 8 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Health And Human Services → National Institutes Of Health Olao

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Health And Human Services → National Institutes Of Health Olao

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Produces screened hardwood laboratory animal bedding for prime contractors on NIH/NIEHS projects. Procures raw beech, birch, or maple wood, cube-cuts to remove splinters, and screens material through #8, #20, and #50 standard sieves to control particle size and dust (<0.1%). Maintains moisture levels below 12% and performs chemical/microbial contaminant testing. Delivers finished, bagged bedding meeting ASTM specifications.

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