R -- MAINTENANCE OF A RHESUS MONKEY COLONY

Notice Date

February 6, 2001

Contracting Office

Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration, Division of Construction & Agency Support Contracting, Office of Facilities, Acquisitions, and Central Svcs, 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 2129, HFA-531, Rockville, MD, 20857-0001

ZIP Code

20857-0001

Solicitation Number

223-01-1101

Response Due

April 6, 2001

Point of Contact

Paul Scarborough, Contract Specialist, Phone (301) 827-7168, Fax (301) 827-7103, Email pscarbor@oc.fda.gov

E-Mail Address

Paul Scarborough (pscarbor@oc.fda.gov)

Description

The Food and Drug Administration has a requirement for the daily maintenance of a breeding colony of free-ranging rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta). The current colony size is approximately 3000 which includes the approximately 700 produced each year. The intention is to expand the colony to 5000 animals during the term of the contract. The Contractor shall provide all facilities, labor and acreage needed for the care and welfare of the animals while maximizing the reproductive efficiency of the colony. AAALAC accreditation or the equivalent level of facilities and animal care programs are required. This is a recompetition of an on-going contract for maintaining a free-ranging colony. RFP available on or about 3/1/01.

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Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010208/RSOL010.HTM (D-037 SN50C985)