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Supply of Brand-Name Laboratory Animal Feed (LabDiet 5L8F / ProLab RMH 1800B)

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Response Deadline08/28/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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The National Institutes of Health Olao, under the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking a subcontract for the supply of brand-name laboratory animal feed. The requirement specifies 33 lb bags of LabDiet 5L8F or the equivalent ProLab RMH 1800B featuring a 4% binder, intended for use in NIH animal research facilities. A critical quality requirement is that all feed must be delivered within 90 days of its manufacture date. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 311119 and will be performed in Bethesda, Maryland. Interested parties must submit their responses by August 28, 2026, following the posting date of August 14, 2026.

General Info

NIH seeks subcontract for brand-name laboratory animal feed in Bethesda by August 28, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Health And Human Services → National Institutes Of Health OlaoView Agency

NAICS

311119 - Other Animal Food ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of RFP-NINDS-07181.

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

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Animal Feed and Bedding Supplies

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PostedAug 14

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Response DeadlineAug 28

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08/28/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTCin 13 days

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

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Supply of 33 lb. bags of LabDiet 5L8F or equivalent ProLab RMH 1800B with 4% binder, delivered within 90 days of manufacture for NIH animal research facilities.

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