Assessment and Accreditation of IRB Animal Program

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order to AAALAC Int’l for the assessment and accreditation of the NIH IRP animal program. The program requires full accreditation by AAALAC International, which involves a comprehensive review of all components of the Bethesda-based IRP animal research program every three years. The accreditation status is maintained between site visits by ongoing internal assessments and submission of an Annual Report to AAALAC International. • The requirement includes meeting with animal care and use programs, Animal Care and Use Committee members, and leadership • Conducting walkthroughs of all affiliated animal holding facilities and investigator laboratories where research animals are held or used • Submission of an Annual Report to AAALAC International • The next site visit will take place in 2027 and will be financed incrementally through annual dues • Small businesses may submit a written capability statement to demonstrate their ability to perform the requirement