Taconic becomes the first Animal Model Provider on Federal General Services Administration
Taconic Biosciences, a global leader in providing genetically engineered rodent (Rat) model solutions, announces a new relationship with Government Scientific Source (GSS).
Taconic Biosciences is a fully-licensed, global leader in genetically engineered rodent models and services. Taconic provides the best animal solutions so that customers can acquire, custom generate, breed, precondition, test, and distribute valuable research models worldwide. Specialists in genetically engineered mouse and rat models, precision research mouse models, and integrated model design and breeding services. Taconic operates in various countries in the world to provide animal models almost anywhere in the world.
GSS is a leading dedicated distributor of laboratory products and equipment to federal, state, and local governments. Most notably, GSS has direct procurement relationships with the federal General Services Administration (GSA). By having Taconic’s products available via GSS, they can now be accessed by all federal agencies, including but not limited to the National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense. Taconic is the only animal model provider affiliated with GSS and also the only provider with a channel to the GSA.
Transgenic and germ-free models
“An important component of providing customers with the best animal model solutions is access to key resources. Through this exciting new relationship with GSS, Taconic can now easily connect with scientists doing some of the most valuable research in the world and provide them with high-quality solutions,” says John DelliSanti, senior vice president of global sales at Taconic Biosciences.
“GSS is excited to be partnering with Taconic. We are particularly impressed with the vast array of transgenic and germ-free models. The Taconic products are a great fit for our GSS effort to support translational research solutions within the U.S. federal government,” commented Tony Nardei, director of life science at Global Scientific Source.
