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BALB/cJ and C57BL/6J Mice to Support Different Infection Models
Contact and place of performance
Priscilla Vania Harrison
Silver Spring, MD 20910
USA
Description: The Combat Wound Infections Division (CWID) at Naval Medical Research Command (NMRC), intends to award a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to Charles River Laboratories (CRL) and The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), “Soliciting from a Single Source” for purchases not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT).The Naval Medical Resear...
View moreThis notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any firm that believes it can meet this requirement without introducing the aforementioned phenotypic/genotypic variation to the established baselines may submit a written Capability Statement. Responses must include:
Responses must be submitted to the Contracting Officer at [email protected] no later than June 19, 2026.
A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
The Combat Wound Infections Division at the Naval Medical Research Command intends to award a Blanket Purchase Agreement to Charles River Laboratories and The Jackson Laboratory for the procurement of specific-pathogen-free laboratory research mice. This requirement, identified under solicitation N32398NOI, supports approximately 43 in vivo experiments scheduled between August 2026 and August 2027 in Silver Spring, Maryland. The scope includes up to 5,160 female mice of the BALB/cJ and C57BL/6J strains, aged 49–56 days and weighing 12–16 grams. These animals must be guaranteed free from infectious diseases and have no prior exposure to systemic or topical antimicrobials.
The government is pursuing a single-source award under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) because these specific vendors are approved by the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research and provide the exact genetic strains used to establish current study baselines. Using alternative breeders would introduce phenotypic and genotypic variation, potentially invalidating historical data and jeopardizing the integrity of ongoing research. This acquisition is classified under NAICS 112990, All Other Animal Production, and PSC 8820, LIVE ANIMALS, NOT RAISED FOR FOOD. There is no set-aside assigned to this action.
While this notice is not a request for competitive proposals, firms may submit a capability statement if they can demonstrate the ability to provide the exact genetic strains without introducing variation to established baselines. Submissions must include evidence of approval by the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research and confirmation of the ability to meet the specified pathogen-free and antimicrobial-free requirements. The response deadline for this notice is June 19, 2026, and all communications should be directed to the point of contact, Priscilla Vania Harrison.
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