FDA seeks Bordetella-free baboons for pertussis research studies.
The FDA seeks to procure Bordetella-free baboons for pertussis infection and vaccination studies. The contract requires the delivery of 12 specific-pathogen-free baboons (Papio anubis) of defined age, sex, and weight ranges, with documented health status and Bordetella-free certification. The baboons must be sourced from a facility with a history of providing animals for biomedical research. The contract includes a base period and two option years. The place of performance is Silver Spring, Maryland.