R--Managment of Research Animals

NOTICE OF AWARD TO SOLE SOURCE Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 9 (NCO 9) has awarded a sole source, firm-fixed price, contract to East Tennessee State University , Division of Laboratory Animal Resources (ETSU/DLAR) for the purpose of obtaining, housing, maintaining and disposing of rats and mice used research. Vendor: East Tennessee State University, Division of Laboratory Animal Resources (ETSU/DLAR) Award Date: 28 Aug 2014 Authority: FAR 13.106(b) only one source is reasonably available. VHA 1200.7 all animals used by the VA in research must be housed in an Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care, International (AAALAC) accredited facility. Research indicated that the next nearest facility is in excess of 2 hours distant and is not feasible for the study. NAICS: 541940 Size standard: 7.5 million This notice is not a request for competitive quotes; however, any Contractor registered to conduct business with the government that believes it can meet the requirements may give written notification prior to the response due date and time. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to perform the requirement. Responses received will be reviewed. However, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice. Responses are due by Sep 15, 2014, 12:00 p.m. (noon) CDT. Responses shall be submitted via e-mail to [email protected]. Subject line for all correspondence: Notice of Intent VA248-14-Q-0897. Telephone requests or inquires will not be accepted.