Specialized Pest Control for AAALAC-Accredited Animal Facilities

The contract mandates specialized pest control services for AAALAC-accredited animal housing and research laboratory environments, prioritizing strict animal welfare standards and the complete avoidance of chemical interventions. All pest management must rely exclusively on non-chemical, exclusion-based techniques to prevent contamination of research samples, disruption of animal behavior, or compromise of facility integrity. The work will be performed at a designated location in Silver Spring, Maryland, 20993, under the oversight of the FDA Office of Acquisition and Grant Services within the Department of Health and Human Services. This is a subcontract opportunity classified under NAICS code 541620, with a required response deadline of May 7, 2026, at 7:00 PM Eastern Time. Contractors must demonstrate proven expertise in maintaining sterile, compliant environments where even trace chemical residues are unacceptable, and all methods must align with the rigorous ethical and operational benchmarks set by AAALAC accreditation.