Tender Details

Country: USA
Summary: Rodent Health Testing and Monitoring Services
UST Ref No: 122847343
Deadline: 23 Jul 2025
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Government
Tender Value: Refer Document
Notice Type: Tender
Document Ref. No.: 36C24E25Q0050
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The Veteran s Administration (VA) Office of Research and Development, Regional Procurement Office East in Pittsburgh, PA intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with IDEXX DISTRIBUTION, INC. of Columbia, Missouri, on behalf of the Minneapolis VA Healthcare System (MVHCS). MVHCS requires quarterly rodent health testing and monitoring services for its research rats and mice housed in the Veterinary Medical Unit. Although other vendors are capable of performing similar testing, it is necessary for MVHCS to utilize the same laboratory and services as its academic affiliate (University of Minnesota) to facilitate transferability of rodents between the institutions and ensure comparability of test results. This eliminates the need for additional testing, costs, and prolonged quarantining of animals when transferring animals between facilities. The requirement will take place at the MVHCS. The Contractor shall complete the following tasks: Provide complimentary testing materials (specialized filter paper) within an appropriate period of time from the request (approximately two weeks or less).Receive samples for testing for potential rodent pathogensTest the samples for potential rodent pathogens:Every three months (1 quarter, 3 times a year) the following tests may be performed, at minimum:Mice: R. heylii/R. pneumotropicus, M. pulmonis, Helicobacter spp, K. oxytoca, K. pneumoniae, Salmonella spp, MHV, MVM, MPV 1-5, MNV, TMEV, EDIM, Pinworms, Fur mites, S. muris, E. murisRats: R. heylii/R. pneumotropicus, M. pulmonis, Helicobacter spp, K. oxytoca, K. pneumoniae, Salmonella spp, RCV/SDAV, RPV, KRV, H-1, RMV, RTV, Pinworms, Fur mites, S. muris, E. murisFor the last quarter of the year (approximately once, annually), the following tests may be included at minimum:Mice: F. rodentium, C. piliforme, M. pulmonis, E. cuniculi, Pinworms, Fur Mites, Polyoma, PVM, REO3, Sendai, MPV 1-5, MVM, MCMV, MAV 1, MAV 2, LCMV, EDIM, Ectro, MHV, TMEVRats: F. rodentium, C. pil...
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Rodent Health Testing and Monitoring Services - USA Tender

The VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF, a Government sector organization in USA, has announced a new tender for Rodent Health Testing and Monitoring Services. This tender is published on USARFP under UST Ref No: 122847343 and is categorized as a Tender. Interested and eligible suppliers are invited to participate by reviewing the tender documents and submitting their bids before the deadline on 2025-07-23.

The estimated tender value is Refer Document, and full details, including technical specifications and submission requirements, are provided in the official tender documents. Ensure all submissions meet the criteria outlined to be considered for evaluation.