VETERINARY SERVICES

The DEVCOM Chemical Biological Center (CBC) is seeking information on potential sources capable of providing veterinary services to support its Threat Agent Sciences Division (TASD). The services required include veterinary medicine, animal care and husbandry, veterinary technical support, data management, cage and environment sanitation, routine maintenance of animal care equipment, animal transportation, and logistical support. The contractor must adhere to the standards set by the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, NRC, 2011, and other applicable laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines. The contractor will be required to provide personnel with the necessary qualifications, experience, and security clearances to perform the tasks. The period of performance for this task order is a base period of one year with four one-year option years. • The contractor must provide veterinary services consistent with DEVCOM CBC policy for Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and the DEVCOM CBC Animal Care and Use Program (Animal Program). • The contractor must have experience working in a government or university research environment. • The contractor must be familiar with the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, NRC, 2011, and other applicable laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines. • The contractor must be able to provide staff support to the Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland area, including board-certified DVM/Veterinarians and laboratory animal caretakers. • The contractor must be able to provide substitute personnel to maintain continuous support in times of illness, absence, and/or scheduled vacations.