Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for a Non-Human Primates Blanket Purchase Agreement

Background
The requirement is to set up a multiple-award Blanket Purchase Agreement for the purchase, testing, quarantine, housing, and shipping of Non-Human Primates (NHPs), particularly specific pathogen-free rhesus macaques of Indian and Chinese origin, Cynomolgus macaques of Mauritius and Chinese origin, African Green monkeys (Cercopithecus Aethiops), and marmosets (Callithrix Jacchus). The solicitation specifies that quotes shall be submitted through the Solicitation module in PIEE. Training for using the Solicitation module can be found at https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/xhtml/wbt/sol/index.xhtml.

Work Details
The contract requires the provision of Non-Human Primates (NHPs) including specific pathogen-free rhesus macaques of Indian and Chinese origin, Cynomolgus macaques of Mauritius and Chinese origin, African Green monkeys (Cercopithecus Aethiops), and marmosets (Callithrix Jacchus). The work involves purchase, testing, quarantine, housing, and shipping of these NHPs. The solicitation also outlines detailed instructions for the preparation and submission of quotations including page limitations and specific requirements for Volumes I and II of the quote.

Period of Performance
The base BPA has a continuous 60-month ordering period with CLINs priced in 12-month pricing periods. The contract also specifies that offers should provide a minimum offer acceptance period of ninety (90) days after the required date for receipt of quotes.