SAM #36C26027Q0040

VA Solicitation for Research Grade Animal Food, Bedding, and Enrichment Items with Emergency Delivery and Disaster Waste Removal

This opportunity from the Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement for research grade animal food, bedding, and enrichment items for Veterinary Medical Units in VISN 5, including the VA Portland Healthcare System. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 20 (V4CONT), Veterans Integrated Service Network 5, Health Service Area 5.1 - Office: VA Portland Health Care System - Contact: Jennifer Robles - Products and Services Requested: - Research grade, irradiated laboratory animal food (exact brands, no substitutions) - Research grade, irradiated laboratory animal bedding (exact brands, no substitutions) - Environmental enrichment items for laboratory animals (exact brands, no substitutions) - Disaster delivery and waste removal service (including helicopter delivery and contaminated waste removal in emergencies) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or brands are named in the solicitation; vendors must be OEMs or authorized distributors - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict brand name compliance—no substitutions allowed - Irradiation and quality control required to ensure research consistency and prevent disease transmission - Emergency delivery capability, including helicopter transport - Disaster waste removal included - Direct delivery to Portland VA VMU and other VMUs in VISN 5/HSA 5.1 - Routine deliveries within one week; emergency deliveries within one day - Vendors must meet NAICS code 311119 and size standard of 650 employees - Estimated contract value: Not specified, but likely in the mid-to-high six figures given scope and duration - All product and service details are referenced in attachments; no part numbers or quantities provided in the summary

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services as prepared in accordance with the format in Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul (RFO) Subpart 12.212(b)(1), as supplemented in the attached Request for Quotation (RFQ). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. A firm-fixed price purchase order is anticipated. RFO 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services will be used. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. The solicitation number is 36C26027Q0040 and is attached. This solicitation is unrestricted. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 311119, with a small business size standard of 650 employees. This NAICS code is subject is not subject to a waiver. The FSC/PSC is 8710.

The Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 5, Health Service Area (HSA) 5.1, 1601 E. Fourth Plain Boulevard, Vancouver, WA 98661 is seeking to establish a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement to purchase research grade animal food and bedding. This is a brand name requirement.

Service Location: VA Portland Healthcare System Portland campus VMU 3710 SW U.S. Veterans Hospital Road Loading Docks Building 101 and 103 Portland, OR 97239-2964

Other VMU s within the VISN 5/HSA 5.1 may be added in the future upon written agreement between the contractor and the Contracting Officer.

The period of performance will be five-years: 01/01/2027 12/31/2031

Award will be based upon the evaluation factors listed in Section E of the attached RFQ. The award will be made to the response most advantageous to the Government. Responses should contain your best terms and conditions.

Offers must be emailed to Jennifer Robles jennifer.robles1@va.gov and received no later than 1:00 PM Mountain on 10/07/2026.

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via email to Jennifer Robles jennifer.robles1@va.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be responded to.

No late quotations will be accepted.

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