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88 -- PROVIDE VARIOUS STRAINS AND STOCKS OF RABBITS, RATS, MICE, HAMSTERS, GERBILS AND GUINEA PIGS SOL NHLBI-RR-P-98-227 POC Christopher Belt, Contract Specialist, Ph: 301-435-0358, Fax: 301-480-3345 The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Research Services (ORS), Veterinary Resources Program (VRP) has a requirement for various strains and stocks of barrier reared and maintained rabbits, rats, mice, hamsters, gerbils, and guinea pigs, of the specified health status, sexes, ages, weights, pregnant, modified surgically, technical procedures, embryo cryoperservation and rederivation services, quarantine services, MAP, RAP & HAP testing of biological samples, antibody production, blood, tissues, organs, crates and shipping, as requested by individual orders to meet the needs of NIH Investigators. The Contractor shall be regularly engaged in the breeding, raising, and shipping of the species of animals specified herein. The animals, tissues, organs, and blood or serum supplied under this contract shall be maintained and collected in the Contractor's facilities. Animals supplied under this contract shall be reared and maintained in the Contractor's facilities. The Contractor is required tocomply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulation and standards governing animal welfare while performing under this contract. The Contractor shall be accredited by the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC) or shall be eligible for accreditation. Contract animal health programs and procedures shall be compliant with the latest version in effect of the NIH Guide for the Care & Use of Laboratory Animals and the PHS Policy on Humane Care & Use of Laboratory Animals. Contractors shall have an Assurance Document on file with the NIH, Office for the Protection from Research Risks (OPRR) and be registered with the USDA for Animal Welfare Act covered species. Multiple awards will be made as a result of this requirement, therefore, offerors are urged to submit proposals on one or all of the requirements above. The period of performance will be for a seven (7) year period without options. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. (0121)

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