# Armadillo Rearing Service

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/nhdp168c7191

- Solicitation number: NHDP168C7191
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Closed. Deadline was January 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST
- Department: Department of Health and Human Services
- Agency: Health Resources and Services Administration
- Contracting office: Health Resources and Services Administration (n-HEALTHRESOURCESANDSERVICESADMINISTRATION)
- NAICS: 112990 All Other Animal Production
- Product or service code: 8820 Live Animals, Not Raised for Food
- Place of performance: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- County: East Baton Rouge Parish (FIPS 22033). https://abierto.us/counties/east-baton-rouge-parish-la-22033
- City: Baton Rouge. https://abierto.us/cities/baton-rouge-la-2205000
- First posted: January 13, 2026
- Last posted: January 13, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/5eff8cd9686c4820b04a67505c8c2d48/view

## Description

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is contemplating issuance of a purchase order pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Part 13.106-1(b) on a sole source basis with University of the Ozarks, 415 N. College Ave, Clarksville, AR, 72830-2880. The purpose of this requirement is to provide Armadillo husbandry research services to include materials and labor supporting studies such as those on selective breeding for tameness and dietary requirements.

The anticipated period of performance is February 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027 with four 12-month option periods. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 112990 - All Other Animal production. The proposed simplified acquisition action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with University of the Ozarks under authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Part 13.106-1(b).

All responsible sources may provide a statement of capability, which must be received within 15 days after the date of publication notice. The contact person for this requirement is:

Veronica Dhaness Contract Specialist Office of Federal Assistance and Acquisitions Management U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resource and Services Administration Email: VDhaness@hrsa.gov

## Publications

- January 13, 2026: Special notice, due January 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST. Notice 5eff8cd9686c4820b04a67505c8c2d48. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/5eff8cd9686c4820b04a67505c8c2d48/view

## Points of contact

- Nancy Lee, nlee@hrsa.gov

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