NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE-SOURCE CONTRACT TO TWISTED RANCH

Notice ID:

W81XWH22R0079

Department/Ind. Agency:

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Sub-tier:

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Sub Command:

W4PZ USA MED RSCH ACQUIS ACT

Office:

W4PZ USA MED RSCH ACQUIS ACT

All Dates/Times are:

(utc-04:00) eastern standard time, new york, usa

Updated Published Date:

(utc-04:00) eastern standard time, new york, usa

Original Published Date:

2022-08-03 16:50:00

Original Response Date:

aug 18, 2022 12:00 pm edt

Inactive Policy:

15 days after response date

Initiative:

• None***--***

Product Service Code:

8820 - live animals, not raised for food

Original Set Aside:

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE-SOURCE CONTRACT TO TWISTED RANCH AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. This notice announces the intent by the U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) in support Madigan Army Medical Center, Department of Clinical Investigation (MAMC, DCI) Tacoma, WA - to procure a regularly available and delivering source of commercial quality live tissue pigs (Sus scrofa), live tissue sheep (Ovis aries) and live tissue goats (Capra hircus), in support of the MAMC, Graduate Medical Education program as prescribed in FAR 13.501(a)(1)(i). Specifically, the Government will procure these services from Twisted Ranch,Inc. Twisted Ranch, Inc. is the sole source provider of these services. Twisted Ranch, Inc. is the only vendor that can meet the Government's requirement for these live tissue pigs (Sus scrofa), live tissue sheep (Ovis aries) and live tissue goats (Capra hircus) services. The contractor and facilities shall be licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as a "Breeder/Dealer," and shall provide live tissue pigs (Sus scrofa), live tissue sheep (Ovis aries) and live tissue goats (Capra hircus) in quantities, reproductive status, sex and weights as required on an "as needed" basis. The contractor shall provide and deliver animals that are in good health, free from known zoonotic diseases, and shall guarantee the health of animals for 24 hours from the time of receipt. Estimated Total Dollar Value including Options: $600,000.00 BPA Ceiling for five year ordering period. In accordance with FAR 13.501(a)(1)(i), Twisted Ranch, Inc. is the sole source for satisfying this requirement. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 112990 and FSC 8820. Proposed solicitation number: W81XWH-22-R-0079. This announcement fulfills the synopsis requirements under FAR 5.102(a)(6) and 5.203(a). USAMRAA intends to publish a solicitation no sooner than 15 days after publishing this synopsis. This Special Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive quotes. Information received in response to this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government. If no written responses are received by the date listed below, which reflects at least fifteen (15) days after the publication of this notice, the solicitation will be issued as brand name only. All questions and responses concerning this notice shall be emailed to Alicia Maldonado Torres at alicia.maldonadotorres.civ@health.mil. Interested concerns must identify their capability in writing to the above email address listed above no later than 12:00 PM ET, 18 August 2022.

BLDG 820 PBO 820 CHANDLER STREET

FORT DETRICK , MD 21702-5014

USA

Primary Point of Contacts:

Alicia Maldonado Torres