Opportunity
SAM #HT9426-JF-48232
Sole Source Laboratory Animal Care Accreditation Services for Army Research Facilities
Buyer
Defense Health Agency
Posted
August 12, 2026
Respond By
August 25, 2026
Identifier
HT9426-JF-48232
NAICS
541990
This notice announces the Defense Health Agency's intent to award a sole source contract for laboratory animal care accreditation services. - Agency: Defense Health Agency (DHA), Medical R&D Contracting Division at Fort Detrick, MD - Sole source vendor: Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) International - Scope of work: - Laboratory animal care accreditation membership services - On-site assessments for multiple U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC) animal research facilities - AAALAC International is the only recognized provider of these services for DoD-funded animal use programs - No specific quantities or part numbers are listed - Services are required for compliance and operational standards at USAMRDC facilities - Period of performance: January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2031 (5 years) - This is a sole source procurement due to the unique and essential nature of AAALAC's accreditation
Description
This is a notice of intent to sole source for the Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) International laboratory animal care accreditation membership services and on-site assessments for multiple United States (U.S.) Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC) animal research facilities.