# Veterinarian Services for Research

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c24e26q0019

- Solicitation number: 36C24E26Q0019
- Notice type: Justification (first published as special notice)
- Status: Awarded to Krista Gibbs DVM LLC for $368,748.00
- Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
- Contracting office: Rpo East (36C24E)
- NAICS: 541940 Veterinary Services
- Product or service code: R416 Veterinary/Animal Care Services
- County: Allegheny County (FIPS 42003). https://abierto.us/counties/allegheny-county-pa-42003
- City: Pittsburgh. https://abierto.us/cities/pittsburgh-pa-4261000
- First posted: February 27, 2026
- Last posted: April 20, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/97b8e7e3bb6c4a06af242a5abd8177d7/view

## Description

A licensed laboratory animal veterinarian who meets the requirements of the USDA AWR and PHS policy.

The following services are required to meet the agency s needs: Provide veterinary care of animals housed for research at VAPHS Directing the operation of the animal research facility to ensure high quality and compliance with current animal welfare regulations and policies and to support Research and Development programs using animal subjects Attending Veterinarian designation and assumption of related regulatory responsibilities, including IACUC appointment and involvement.

Regular and documented on-site visitation of the animal facility to occur on average of twice per week. Provision of support for VAPHS researchers and staff in specialized techniques (training), as well in experimental design, protocol writing, reviews, and approvals. Establishment, implementation, and/or regular review of a quality control program for rodent colonies Responsibility for directing and/or delegating authority and responsibility for activities involving animals at VAPHS

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Krista Gibbs DVM LLC (UEI TERCG9QZWJ68)
- Contract: 36C24E26C0003, definitive contract
- Obligated: $69,456.00
- Competition: Not Competed, 1 offers received
- Link: award number 36C24E26C0003 equals the contract number; same awarding office 36C24E (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_36C24E26C0003_3600_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- February 27, 2026: Special notice, due March 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST. Notice c924faccf290434c806cc45a4bdf5169. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c924faccf290434c806cc45a4bdf5169/view
- April 20, 2026: Justification. Notice 97b8e7e3bb6c4a06af242a5abd8177d7. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/97b8e7e3bb6c4a06af242a5abd8177d7/view

## Points of contact

- Ann Marie Stewart, Contracting Officer, annmarie.stewart@va.gov, 401-919-0878

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