Intent to Sole Source Procurement for Specific Pathogen Free (SPF) Embryonating Chicken Eggs

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) intends to award a noncompetitive, firm-fixed-price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to Charles River Laboratories, Inc. for the procurement of specific pathogen free (SPF) embryonating chicken eggs. This requirement involves a five-year performance period consisting of a base year and four option years, with primary performance located in Ames, Iowa. The procurement is classified under NAICS 112310 for Chicken Egg Production and PSC 8910 for Dairy Foods and Eggs.

This special notice, identified by solicitation number 1069512, serves as an intent to sole source rather than a request for competitive quotations. The agency will utilize the acquisition to support specialized biological needs, and a signed justification for other than full and open competition was provided on September 13, 2022. While the government maintains discretion over the decision not to compete the contract, responsible sources may submit detailed and accurate information to be considered for the purpose of determining whether a competitive procurement should be conducted.

The response deadline for this notice is September 23, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. EST. All correspondence and submissions are managed by the USDA APHIS MRPBS office through the primary point of contact, Amanda Imlach. Documentation associated with this announcement includes one PDF attachment containing the FAR 6.302 justification.