Research Ferrets and Delivery

The USDA Agricultural Research Service is seeking 54 high-health, influenza-negative ferrets in two shipments for research at the National Animal Disease Center.

United States of America > AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF > AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE > USDA ARS AFM APD


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124PSA27Q0010
Nov 16, 2026 11:00 PM
Nov 09, 2026 09:01 PM
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ferrets

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david.tibbs@usda.gov
+18164125270
5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Beltsville, MD, USA
Description

The USDA National Animal Disease Center seeks 54 female, descented ferrets, approximately 20–23 weeks old, from an AAALAC-accredited, high-health supplier. The animals must be negative for influenza virus and antibodies, with supporting documentation; a veterinarian-signed health certificate issued within 30 days before shipment; and identification records traceable to the source colony. Mixed sexes may be accepted if all-female availability is limited, provided the stated requirements are met; males must be castrated and descented. The quote must identify the sex composition offered. Delivery is required in two shipments: 34 ferrets, followed five weeks later by 20. The animals must be transported directly to the research center in filtered shipping boxes, in compliance with applicable animal-transport requirements and in a manner that protects their health and welfare. Animals arriving deceased, unfit for research due to transport-related injury or illness, or otherwise noncompliant must be replaced at no additional cost. Quotes must price all four line items, including shipping for each delivery. Award is anticipated as a firm-fixed-price purchase order, with one award; evaluation is based on lowest price among technically acceptable offers, including acceptable or neutral past performance.

Classification Codes
NAICS112990All Other Animal Production
PSC8820Live Animals, Not Raised for Food
Smart Codes
laboratory ferretsanimal health documentationlive animal transportation
Specifications
Supply Only
Timeline
Nov 16, 2026 11:00 PM-Quotation Due
Dec 1, 2026-First Shipment Delivery
Jan 5, 2027-Second Shipment Delivery
Requirements
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Documents
TitleDate Posted
C04 Attachment 1 - SOW_Ferrets USDA NADC 2026.pdfNov 09, 2026 12:00 PM
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