Animal Husbandry and Behavioral Testing Services for a NASA Human Research Program.

Project ID: 80NSSC26924080Q FederalOpportunitiesSpecial Notice

Overview

Agency	Shared Services Center
Deadline	02/10/26
Posted	02/05/26
Estimated Value	Not Provided
Set Aside	None
NAICS	541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC	AJ14 - General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; R&D Administrative Expenses
Location	NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA 94035 United States

Description

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Summary

Posted: Feb. 5, 2026, 5:14 p.m. EST See attachments for Capability Statement and SOW. All correspondence should reference Notice ID 80NSSC26924080Q in the subject line. Synopsis: NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Animal Husbandry and Behavioral Testing Services for a NASA Human Research Program. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER, THE 3901 Rainbow BLVD Kansas City, Kansas 66160-8500 United States under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). It has been determined that UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER, THE is the sole provider of Animal Husbandry and Behavioral Testing Services for a NASA Human Research Program. NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Ames Research Center (ARC). The NAICS Code for this procurement is 541715. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on February 10, 2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. FAR 52.213-4 Terms and Conditions-Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Items) (Mar 2016) is hereby incorporated by reference. NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/pub_library/Omb.html .

Procurement Specialist

laura.a.quave@nasa.gov 228-813-6420

Summary (Newest Update)

Background NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Animal Husbandry and Behavioral Testing Services for a NASA Human Research Program. The project titled 'Oxidative Stress and the Neuroconsequences of Spaceflight Environment - Immune Dysfunction and Dietary Countermeasure Efficacy' involves live-animal experiments to study the effects of spaceflight on mice. The University of Kansas Medical Center is determined to be the sole provider for these services due to their specialized expertise in neurological disease models and behavioral testing with rodents, particularly in relation to spaceflight. Work Details The contractor will provide animal husbandry services, including housing for 109 cages of mice (176 mice total) for up to 4 months at a daily rate of approximately $1.10 per cage. Services include food, water, caging materials, cage and room cleaning, daily health checks, and veterinary services. Behavioral testing will include SHIRPA phenotype assessment, sociability and social memory tests, force plate actimetry, grip strength tests, beam walk assessments, elevated zero maze tests, and Barnes maze evaluations. Deliverables include providing animal husbandry services and materials, daily animal census reports, a program of veterinary care, and data from behavioral tests. Period of Performance February 1 – May 31, 2026 Place of Performance University of Kansas Medical Center Rodent Behavior Facility, 3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, Kansas 66160

2: Posted: Feb. 6, 2026, 9:29 a.m. EST All correspondence should reference Notice ID 80NSSC26924080Q in the subject line. Synopsis: NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Animal Husbandry and Behavioral Testing Services for a NASA Human Research Program. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER, THE 3901 Rainbow BLVD Kansas City, Kansas 66160-8500 United States under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). It has been determined that UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER, THE is the sole provider of Animal Husbandry and Behavioral Testing Services for a NASA Human Research Program. NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Ames Research Center (ARC). The NAICS Code for this procurement is 541715. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on February 10, 2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. FAR 52.213-4 Terms and Conditions-Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Items) (Mar 2016) is hereby incorporated by reference. NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/pub_library/Omb.html . Primary Point of Contact: Laura Quave Procurement Specialist laura.a.quave@nasa.gov 228-813-6420

Current: Posted: Feb. 9, 2026, 3:35 p.m. EST Modified posting on 02/09/2026 to add revised SOW in attachments. All correspondence should reference Notice ID 80NSSC26924080Q in the subject line. Synopsis: NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Animal Husbandry and Behavioral Testing Services for a NASA Human Research Program. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER, THE 3901 Rainbow BLVD Kansas City, Kansas 66160-8500 United States under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). It has been determined that UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER, THE is the sole provider of Animal Husbandry and Behavioral Testing Services for a NASA Human Research Program. NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Ames Research Center (ARC). The NAICS Code for this procurement is 541715. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on February 10, 2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. FAR 52.213-4 Terms and Conditions-Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Items) (Mar 2016) is hereby incorporated by reference. NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/pub_library/Omb.html . Primary Point of Contact: Laura Quave Procurement Specialist laura.a.quave@nasa.gov 228-813-6420

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