75N97021C00001
Definitive Contract
Overview
Government Description
Operation and maintenance of the Chimpanzee Care Center (CCC). This includes providing for the lifetime care of NIH-owned chimpanzees that have been used, bred, or purchased for use in research conducted or supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), or other federal agencies. Work involves specialized medical management and daily care for a population of aged chimpanzees with complex health conditions, including cardiovascular disease, renal disease, diabetes, hepatitis, arthritis, obesity, and uterine masses, many of whom have been exposed to Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The contractor must furnish all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and expertise to humanely and safely care for these chimpanzees, with no research permitted, including continuity of care by experienced veterinary staff familiar with the individual animals, specialized management of co-morbidities and bloodborne pathogen risks, and adherence to the requirements of the Chimpanzee Health Improvement, Maintenance, And Protection (CHIMP) act.
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Houston, TX 77030 United States
Pricing
Cost No Fee
Set Aside
None
Extent Competed
Not Competed
Est. Average FTE
10
Related Opportunity
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the Potential End Date has been extended from 11/30/25 to 08/31/26 and the Potential Award value has increased 11% from $7,970,187 to $8,839,586.
Sole Source This Definitive Contract was awarded sole source to The Univeristy Of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center because the government believes that only one company can provide the product / service (FAR 6.302-1).
Successor The following contract appears to have succeeded this one 75N98026C00052.
Recompete The following similar solicitation(s) may continue aspects of this contract: Operation and Maintenance of the Chimpanzee Care Center (CCC), Operation and Maintenance of the Chimpanzee Care Center (CCC), Operation and Maintenance of the Federal Chimpanzee Sanctuary System for Retired Chimpanzees
Subcontracting Plan This Definitive Contract has an Individual Subcontract Plan. The Department of Health and Human Services has an overall small business subcontracting goal of 32%
Unrealized Backlog This Definitive Contract is complete with $156,028 of unfunded backlog unused.
Sole Source This Definitive Contract was awarded sole source to The Univeristy Of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center because the government believes that only one company can provide the product / service (FAR 6.302-1).
Successor The following contract appears to have succeeded this one 75N98026C00052.
Recompete The following similar solicitation(s) may continue aspects of this contract: Operation and Maintenance of the Chimpanzee Care Center (CCC), Operation and Maintenance of the Chimpanzee Care Center (CCC), Operation and Maintenance of the Federal Chimpanzee Sanctuary System for Retired Chimpanzees
Subcontracting Plan This Definitive Contract has an Individual Subcontract Plan. The Department of Health and Human Services has an overall small business subcontracting goal of 32%
Unrealized Backlog This Definitive Contract is complete with $156,028 of unfunded backlog unused.
The Univeristy Of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center was awarded
Definitive Contract 75N97021C00001 (75N970-21-C-00001)
for Operation And Maintenance Of The Chimpanzee Care Center (CCC)
worth up to $8,839,586
by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
in December 2020.
The contract
has a duration of 5 years 8 months and
was awarded
through solicitation National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Library of Medicine (NLM), Operation and Maintenance of the Chimpanzee Care Center (CCC)
full & open
with
NAICS 541940 and
PSC R499
via sole source acquisition procedures with 1 bid received.
As of today, the Definitive Contract has a total reported backlog of $156,028, though the contract is complete, so backlog may not be realized.
Status
(Complete)
Last Modified 7/30/26
Period of Performance
12/1/20
Start Date
8/31/26
Current End Date
8/31/26
Potential End Date
Obligations and Backlog
$8.7M
Total Obligated
$8.7M
Current Award
$8.8M
Potential Award
$0.0
Funded Backlog
$156.0K
Total Backlog
Award Hierarchy
Definitive Contract
75N97021C00001
Subcontracts
Activity Timeline
Opportunity Lifecycle
Procurement history for 75N97021C00001
Transaction History
Modifications to 75N97021C00001
People
Suggested agency contacts for 75N97021C00001
Competition
Number of Bidders
1
Solicitation Procedures
Sole Source
Other Than Full and Open Competition
Only One Source - Other
Evaluated Preference
None
Commercial Item Acquisition
Commercial Item Procedures Not Used
Simplified Procedures for Commercial Items
No
Other Categorizations
Subcontracting Plan
Individual Subcontract Plan
Cost Accounting Standards
Exempt
Business Size Determination
Large Business
Awardee UEI
S3GMKS8ELA16
Awardee CAGE
0KD38
Agency Detail
Awarding Office
75N970 NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NLM
Funding Office
75N970
Created By
hhskharris2
Last Modified By
hhskharris2
Approved By
hhskharris2
Legislative
Legislative Mandates
Labor Standards
Performance District
TX-09
Senators
John Cornyn
Ted Cruz
Ted Cruz
Representative
Al Green
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office of the Director, National Institutes of Health, Health and Human Services (075-0846) | Health research and training | Advisory and assistance services (25.1) | $3,230,672 | 100% |
Modified: 7/30/26