Cryopreservation Storage/Liq.Nitrogen
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Naval Medical Research Command (NMRC) intends to award a sole-source, Firm Fixed Price contract to Charles River Laboratories for cryopreservation storage and liquid nitrogen services for humanized mouse embryos. This Special Notice is not a request for competitive proposals, but the Government will consider capability statements from interested parties.
Purpose and Scope
NMRC's Agile Vaccine and Therapeutics (AVAT) Department Humanized Mouse Core laboratory requires these services to cryopreserve mouse embryos from nine humanized mouse strains. This is critical for research supporting the mission of developing and testing medical countermeasures to prevent and treat infectious diseases, enhancing warfighter readiness and performance. The services fall under NAICS 112990 (All Other Animal Production) and PSC 8820 (Live Animals, Not Raised For Food).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Intended Firm Fixed Price, sole-source.
- Proposed Contractor: Charles River Laboratories, Wilmington, Delaware.
- Justification: The Justification and Approval (J&A) cites 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), stating CRL's unique qualifications. CRL already possesses and maintains these specific mouse lines, and continuing with them avoids significant additional costs and risks associated with transferring cryopreserved embryos. Market research was not conducted for this specific action due to the intent to continue with the existing sole-source provider for continuity.
- Place of Performance: Silver Spring, MD 20910, United States.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
Response Information
- Response Due Date: June 1, 2026, at 8:00 PM EDT.
- Submission: Interested parties may submit capability statements for consideration. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a solicitation.
- Registration: All contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and possess a Unique Entity Identification (UEI) Number to be eligible for award.
Additional Notes
The Contracting Officer will determine if the anticipated cost is fair and reasonable through price analysis. Future requirements will be synopsized, and NMRC will assess competition feasibility if another potential source emerges, though no plans are currently in place to compete this specific type of service.