REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) DEVCOM Chemical Biological Center (CBC) Veterinary Services This Request for Information (RFI) is issued in accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 10.001(b) for the purpose of conducting market research. This RFI is not a solicitation, request for proposal, or request for prototype proposals. No contract will be awarded from this announcement. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in preparing or submitting a response to this RFI. No telephone calls, office calls, or one-on-one meetings will be accepted or conducted as a result of this notice. All responses, questions, and comments shall be submitted via email to the following only: •Samuel Vogelhut (Contract Specialist) – samuel.j.vogelhut.civ@army.mil • Sarah Richardson (Contract Specialist) - sarah.h.richardson3.civ@army.mil • Elizabeth Nordell Contracting Officer) – elizabeth.m.nordell.civ@army.mil Responses are due June 3rd, 2026 at 10:00 AM Eastern . All submissions shall be provided in Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, or PDF compatible format. Proprietary information must be clearly marked and segregated. A confirmation email will be sent upon Government receipt. If no confirmation is received, please follow-up. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. Respondents shall provide a brief description on how they plan to develop, improve, or advance existing materials, for the identified applications as well as any anticipated technical parameters of their product (or conceptual product). Validation can include historical, literature data or relationship with current Department of War (DoW) researchers. Validation can also include investment from interagency past programs. 1.0 PURPOSE DEVCOM CBC is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of providing Veterinary Services to its Threat Agent Sciences Division (TASD). DEVCOM CBC TASD provides CBRNE defense research that enhances fundamental knowledge and understanding of chemical and biological threat agents and executes the DEVCOM CBC Animal Care and Use Program (Animal Program), providing research support for intramural scientists. The Government intends to use the information received to refine requirements, assess technology readiness, and inform future acquisition planning. This RFI does not commit the Government to any future procurement. 2.0 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION TASD requires services for proper care, use, and humane treatment of laboratory animals. Functions include veterinary medicine, animal care and husbandry, veterinary technical support, data management, cage and environment sanitation, routine maintenance of animal care equipment, animal transportation, and logistical support. Support is to be provided for projects involving the full range of toxicological research and related disciplines. DEVCOM CBC seeks information on applica…