SAM #75D30126Q79062

CDC Solicitation for Lifetime Sanctuary Care of Non-Human Primates

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking a GFAS-accredited sanctuary to provide permanent, humane care for approximately 130 non-human primates (NHPs), including rhesus and pigtailed macaques. - Government Buyer: - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Office of Acquisition Services - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the requirement is for a GFAS-accredited sanctuary facility - Products/Services Requested: - Permanent housing and comprehensive lifetime care for about 130 NHPs - Includes structured social group formation, behavioral rehabilitation, and sole custody/ownership transfer - Transportation of animals (approx. 5 trips) - Food and water for 14 days per animal (total: 1,848 days) - Intake exams, sterilization, and quarantine for all animals - Long-term housing, animal care, veterinary care, food, and water for 10 years (total: 1,320 animal-years) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Facility must be GFAS-accredited and provide species-appropriate, humane, and compliant care - No research, breeding, buying, selling, or trading of animals or animal byproducts is permitted - Direct public contact with animals is prohibited - Facility must support natural behaviors and provide proof of sterilization within six months - Evaluation factors include accreditation, facility/staffing, animal management plan, past performance, and price

Description

The purpose of this acquisition is to secure permanent housing of approximately 130 NHPs and the responsibility for providing them with a safe, compliant, and humane long-term sanctuary with a limited lead time. The contractor shall implement structured social group formation, behavioral rehabilitation, provide comprehensive lifetime care, and have sole custody and ownership for each animal. The overall objective is to ensure the seamless and humane transfer of all CDC animals into naturalistic and enriched environments that support their physical and behavioral health, within facilities that are compliant with standards set by the GFAS and that maintain these animals as set by applicable animal welfare regulations and standards. The facility must be GFAS-accredited and a sanctuary at which no research or breeding will take place. The facility must not buy, sell, or trade animals or sell animal byproducts. Direct public contact should be prohibited. The facility shall also provide species-appropriate habitat and enclosure design that supports the expression of natural behaviors.

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