Closed Solicitation · DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

    Irradiated Sani-chip Bedding

    Sol. NCTR-2026-132197Sources SoughtROCKVILLE, MD
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    closed Dec 15, 2025
    POSTED
    Dec 8, 2025
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    334517
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    8710
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The FDA's National Center for Toxicological Research is seeking sources for irradiated Sani-chip bedding used in animal enclosures. This bedding is essential for maintaining hygiene, enhancing animal well-being, and facilitating research activities. Interested vendors should review the attached sources sought notice for further details.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    NCTR-2026-132197
    Notice Type
    Sources Sought
    Posted Date
    December 8, 2025
    Response Deadline
    December 15, 2025
    NAICS Code
    334517AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    8710
    Contract Code
    7524
    Primary Contact
    David Kramer
    State
    MD
    ZIP Code
    20857
    AI Product/Service
    product

    Description

    The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR) needs contact bedding for primary enclosures used to house animal species (mostly rodents) at the research vivarium facilities. The bedding allows absorption of urine and feces to facilitate cleaning and sanitation. This bedding will: Provide substrate for resting and sleeping; Absorb moisture, minimize the growth of microorganisms, and dilute and limit animals’ contact with excreta, and reduce the accumulation of intracage ammonia; Enhance animal well-being by providing animals with sensory and motor stimulation, and providing opportunities for species-specific behavior such as foraging, digging and burrowing; and Facilitate in-animal thermoregulation. See attached sources sought notice.

    Key dates

    1. December 8, 2025Posted Date
    2. December 15, 2025Proposals / Responses Due

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    Irradiated Sani-chip Bedding is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.

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