Description
The Defense Health Agency (DHA) is seeking to award a sole-source contract to Sinclair Bio Resources, LLC for the provision of Sinclair miniature swine (minipigs) lineages. The contract will have a period of performance from June 17, 2026, to June 16, 2031, with an estimated value of $2.5 million. The contractor will be required to transport and deliver the minipigs, and may also be required to provide incidental services such as device implants, tattoos, castration, sling training, and diagnostic services. The DHA requires the use of Sinclair miniature swine due to their unique characteristics and the need to maintain data and research integrity.
Some key points to consider include:
• The contract will be a Firm Fixed Price, Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with an Ordering Period of 5 years.
• The contractor will be required to provide the minipigs and incidental services as needed.
• The DHA has performed market research and determined that Sinclair Bio Resources, LLC is the only available manufacturer and seller of the Sinclair miniature swine.
• The contract will be awarded sole-source due to the unique requirements of the DHA and the lack of other available sources.