Award
BPA Call #1232SA26F0413
Project-Focused Animal Care Support for BSL-2 Research at USNPRC
Buyer
Agricultural Research Service
Award Amount
$195,091.20
Ceiling
$602,976.00
Awarded
September 21, 2026
Period of Performance
Sep 21, 2026 – Sep 20, 2027
Identifier
1232SA26F0413
NAICS
541614
This contract represents a BPA call awarded to Sobran, Inc., a specialized animal care services provider, to deliver project-specific animal care support for biosafety level-2 (BSL-2) research projects at the US National Primate Research Center in Athens, Georgia. Sobran, recognized for its expertise in agricultural research animal care, provides specialized management and care services for laboratory animals involved in BSL-2 research, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and ethical standards. The award stems from a multi-year, competitively procured blanket purchase agreement, showcasing Sobran's established partnership and proven performance in supporting agricultural and biomedical research facilities. The scope of this contract involves dedicated animal care tailored to the unique biosafety requirements of BSL-2 laboratories. The BPA call mechanism offers the agency flexibility with a defined one-year base period and options extending up to three years, enabling sustained research support. This agreement plays a vital role in advancing critical scientific studies while maintaining regulatory compliance and high standards of animal welfare.
Description
THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT IS FOR THE SERVICE PROVIDER TO PROVIDE PROJECT FOCUSED ANIMAL CARE SUPPORT TO BSL-2 RESEARCH PROJECTS AT USNPRC.