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REGULAR SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

1. Solicitation Number: 75N95024Q00513

2. Title: Tecniplast 1145T Caging Equipment

3. Classification Code: 6640 Laboratory Equipment and Supplies

4. NAICS Code: 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

5. Size Standard: 1,000 employees

6. Description:

This is a Sources Sought notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to perform a potential requirement.

This notice is issued to help determine the availability of qualified companies technically capable of meeting the Government requirement and to determine the method of acquisition, and availability of domestic sources manufactured in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities and of a satisfactory quality. It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will not be considered as proposals or quotes. No award will be made as a result of this notice. The Government will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by the respondents to this notice. This notice is strictly for research and information purposes only.

For equipment/supply requirements, responses must include: (1) the place of manufacturer (i.e. address if supply/equipment is a domestic end product and include country of manufacture), as well as (2) the size status of the manufacturer under the applicable NAICS code (i.e. address Non-Manufacturer Rule).

Background: The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), conducting research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of neurological disorders and stroke. The NINDS mission is to seek fundamental knowledge about the brain and nervous system and to use that knowledge to reduce the burden of neurological disease.

The Animal Health Care Section (AHCS) of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is tasked with veterinary care, management, and oversight of the Building 35 SAF. The Building 35 SAF currently houses approximately 16,000 mouse and rat cages, consisting primarily of mice. The rodents housed in these cages are used by numerous NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs) to carry out their research missions. The institutes and centers sharing in this research endeavor are:

• National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)

• National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

• National Institute on Deafness and Other Communicative

Disorders (NIDCD)

• National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)

• National Institute of Child Health and Human Development

(NICHD)

• National Eye Institute (NEI)

• National Institute on Aging (NIA)

• National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)

• National Center on Complimentary and Integrative Health

(NCCIH)

• National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering

(NIBIB)

The Building 35 SAF requires additional Tecniplast 1145T Blue Line mouse caging equipment, Green Line rat cages, and racks for transporting and washing these items.

Rodent cage equipment, while durable, experiences wear and tear time over time and must be replaced with new equipment for our operations to continue. Additionally, AHCS requires racks and trolleys to transport rodent cage equipment between the cagewash area and animal holding rooms, and hold that equipment while it is being washed.

Purpose and Objectives: The purpose of this acquisition is to procure equipment to replace worn and broken caging manufactured by Tecniplast, and to procure racks for transporting and washing that equipment in our cagewash facility. The equipment procured must be interchangeable and compatible with our existing Tecniplast 1145T “Blue Line” mouse cages and “Green Line” rat cages.

Specific Requirement: Tecniplast Cage Components and Cagewash Logistics Equipment

Contractor shall provide brand name or equal Tecniplast cage components and cagewash logistics equipment:

# MFR Item Number Product Description 1 1145T00SUV Blue line cage bottom. Cage body, High-Temp with label holder coupling clips 2 1145T481SU Blue line cage top. Cage top, H-Temp 3 1145T016 Blue line wire bar lid. Seal safe wire bar lid.

4 GR900SU Green line rat cage bottom 5 GR900TopSealSU Green line rat cage filter top 6 GR900LID Green line rat wire bar 7 ACPC0065GM Green line cage card holder

ACBT0262SU

Water bottle. 260 ml top graduation, 300 ml total capacity

9 ACCP6521 Sipper cap. Water bottle sipper caps 10 9LBCBMP18SG3R Water bottle crate. BC-Matic plastic bottle crates 11 ACCACBOP1036 Water bottle trolley. 10 crate capacity.

12 9CASUPRTLY Presentation rack. Transport-presentation rack for 84 lids and tops

Salient Characteristics

• All items provided must be either (1) interchangeable with existing equipment, in the case of rodent housing equipment, or (2) compatible with the existing equipment when used for logistics, washing, or storage.

• A minimum three (3) year warranty shall be provided for all items on material, fabrication, and workmanship.

Blue line cage bottom 1145T00SUV

• Nominal dimensions: 6.48” W x 14.53” D x 5.20” H

• 7.5 Liter cage volume

• Polysulfone construction

• Minimum 67 square inches of floor space

• Must be interchangeable with and securely stack and nest with existing

Tecniplast 1145T00SUV cage bottoms for storage, transport and cagewash processing

• Must be able to integrate precisely with existing Tecniplast Individually Ventilated Cage rack systems, 1145T481SU cage filter tops, and 1145T016 stainless steel wire bars.

• Must allow for unobstructed observation of animals

• Label holder coupling clips on cage end to fit existing cage card holders

• Must be able to withstand rigors of mechanical washers and steam sterilizers

Blue line cage filter top 1145T481SU

• Nominal dimensions: 6.5" W x 14.6" D x 3.75" H

• Water bottle holder depression compatible with existing water bottles

• Polysulfone construction

• Must securely stack and nest with existing Tecniplast 1145T cage tops for storage, transport and cagewash processing

• Must be able to integrate precisely with existing Tecniplast Individually Ventilated

Cage rack systems, Tecniplast 1145T00SUV cage bottoms, 1145T016 stainless steel wire bars, ACBT0262SU water bottles, and ACCP6521 sipper caps.

• Must be able to withstand rigors of mechanical washers and steam sterilizers

Blue line wire bar lid 1145T016

• Nominal dimensions: 6.25" W x 14.5" D x 2.5"H

• Constructed of 304 stainless steel

• Must be able to integrate precisely with existing Tecniplast Individually Ventilated

Cage rack systems

• Must be able to integrate precisely with existing Tecniplast 1145T00SUV cage bottoms, 1145T481SU cage filter tops, ACBT0262SU water bottles, and ACCP6521 sipper caps.

• Must securely stack and nest with existing Tecniplast 1145T016 wire bars for storage, transport and cagewash processing

• Must be able to withstand rigors of mechanical washers and steam sterilizers

Green line rat cage bottom GR900SU

• Nominal dimensions: 13.25" L x 14.75" D x 7.25"H

• Minimum 140 sq. in. floor area.

• Polysulfone construction

• Must securely stack and nest with existing Tecniplast GR900SU cage bottoms for storage, transport, and cagewash processing.

• Must be able to integrate precisely with existing Tecniplast Individually Ventilated

Cage rack systems, GR900SU cage bottoms, GR900TopSealSU filter tops, GR900LID stainless steel wire bars, ACBT0262SU water bottles, and ACCP6521 sipper caps, and ACPC0065GM cage card holders.

• Must be able to withstand rigors of mechanical washers and steam sterilizers

• Label holder coupling clips on cage end to fit existing cage card holders

Green line rat cage filter top GR900TopSealSU

• Nominal dimensions: 15.5" L x " 13.57” D x 4.69”H

• Polysulfone construction

• Water bottle holder depression compatible with existing water bottles

• Four sealed air valves, two for supply air and two for exhaust air

• Must be interchangeable with and securely stack and nest with existing

Tecniplast GR900TopSealSU filter tops for storage, transport, and cagewash processing.

• Must be able to integrate precisely with existing Tecniplast Individually Ventilated Cage rack systems

• Must be able to integrate precisely with existing Tecniplast GR900SU plastic cage bottoms, GR900LID stainless steel wire bars, ACBT0262SU water bottles, and ACCP6521 sipper caps, and ACPC0065GM cage card holders.

• Must be able to withstand rigors of mechanical washers and steam sterilizers.

Green line rat wire bar GR900LID

• Nominal dimensions: 6.88" L x 12.88" D x 4.00" H

• Constructed of 304 stainless steel

• Must be able to integrate precisely with existing Tecniplast Individually Ventilated

Cage rack systems

• Must be interchangeable with and securely stack and nest with existing

Tecniplast GR900LID wire bars for storage, transport, and cagewash processing.

• Must be able to integrate precisely with existing Tecniplast GR900SU plastic cage bottom and GR900TopSealSU filter tops

Green line cage card holder ACPC0065GM

• Nominal dimensions: 5.375” x 3.25" D x 0.63" H

• Polysulfone construction

• Must be interchangeable with existing ACP0065GM cage card holders and compatible with existing GR900SU cage bottoms

Water bottle ACBT0262SU

• Nominal dimensions: 2.16” W x 2.16” D x 5.08” H

• 300 ml total volume with graduations up to 260 ml

• Polysulfone construction

• Silicone sealing ring

• Must be interchangeable with existing ACBT0262SU water bottles and compatible with both ACCP6521 sipper tubes and 9LBCBMP18SG3R water bottle crates

• Must be able to withstand rigors of mechanical washers and steam sterilizers

Sipper cap ACCP6521

• 316 grade stainless steel construction with cone shaped cap design

• 0.09” hole, 0.31” external diameter, 2.56” length

• Must be interchangeable with existing ACCP6521 sipper caps, and compatible with ACBT0262SU water bottles, 1145T481SU cage tops, 1145T016 wire bar lids.

• Must be able to withstand rigors of mechanical washers, steam sterilizers, and compatible with P-Line automated water bottle processing machines

Water bottle crate 9LBCBMP18SG3R

• Nominal dimensions: 10.57" W x 19.85" D x 9.57"H

• Nominal weight: 3 kg / 6.5 lbs.

• Component pieces constructed of injection-molded, glass-filled polyphthalamide

(PPA)

• Must be compatible with and securely hold 18 ACBT0262SU water bottles.

• Must be capable of being processed through Multi-Magic and P-Line automated bottle processing systems.

• Must be interchangeable with existing 9LBCBMP18SG3R water bottle crates.

Water bottle trolley ACCACBOP1036

• Nominal dimensions: 23.3" W x 27.6" D x 59.3" H

• Must be compatible with and securely hold ten 9LBCBMP18SG3R water bottle crates

• Must be able to operate interchangeably with existing ACCACBOP1036 water bottle trolleys.

• Four swivel wheel casters with two locking wheels

• 304 grade stainless steel construction able to withstand rigors of mechanical washers and steam sterilizers.

Presentation rack 9CASUPRTLY

• Nominal dimensions: 29.5" W x 41.3" D x 78.7" H

• Must be compatible with and securely hold 84 cage GM500 filter tops or wire bar lids.

• Must be able to be washed two at a time in 90” Tecniplast Atlantis and GP900 rack washers without blocking, obstructing, or compromising the effective operation of the rack washer.

• Must securely holding the contents in a manner that prevents damage to the items being washed and the rack washer itself.

• 304 grade stainless steel construction able to withstand rigors of mechanical washers and steam sterilizers.

Anticipated period of performance or Delivery: Base year plus two (2) one (1) year option periods.

Other important considerations: In case domestic sources are available and capable of fulfilling the Government’s need, and a future solicitation is published, the Government will use evaluation preferences in accordance with FAR 25.

Capability statement /information sought.

Small business concerns that believe they possess the capabilities to provide the required products or services should submit documentation of their ability to meet each of the project requirements to the Contracting Officer. The capability statement must specifically address each of the project requirements separately. Additionally, the capability statement should include 1) the total number of employees, 2) the professional qualifications of personnel as it relates to the requirements outlined, 3) any contractor GSA Schedule contracts and/or other government-wide acquisition contracts (GWACs) by which all of the requirements may be met, if applicable, and 4) any other information considered relevant to this program. Small businesses must also provide their Company

Name, UEI number, Physical Address, and Point of Contact Information.

Interested small businesses are required to identify their type of business, applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code, and size standards in accordance with the Small Business Administration. The government requests that no proprietary or confidential business data be submitted in a response to this notice.

However, responses that indicate the information therein is proprietary will be properly safeguarded for Government use only. Capability statements must include the name and telephone number of a point of contact having authority and knowledge to discuss responses with Government representatives. Capability statements in response to this market survey that do not provide sufficient information for evaluation will be considered non-responsive. When submitting this information, please reference the solicitation notice number.

The respondent must also provide their UEI number, organization name, address, point of contact, and size and type of business (e.g., 8(a), HubZone, etc., pursuant to the applicable NAICS code and any other information that may be helpful in developing or finalizing the acquisition requirements.

One (1) copy of the response is required and must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format using 11-point or 12-point font, 8-1/2” x 11” paper size, with 1” top, bottom, left and right margins, and with single or double spacing.

The information submitted must be in and outline format that addresses each of the elements of the project requirement and in the capability statement /information sought paragraphs stated herein. A cover page and an executive summary may be included but is not required.

The response is limited to ten (10) page limit. The 10-page limit does not include the cover page, executive summary, or references, if requested.

The response must include the respondents’ technical and administrative points of contact, including names, titles, addresses, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses.

All responses to this notice must be submitted electronically to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer. Facsimile responses are NOT accepted.

The response must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist, Frederick Weddington (frederick.weddington@nih.gov).

The response must be received on or before 08/16/2024, 9:00 A.M., Eastern Time.

mailto:frederick.weddington@nih.gov

“Disclaimer and Important Notes: This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization’s qualifications to perform the work.

Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. After a review of the responses received, a presolicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published in Federal Business Opportunities. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation.

Confidentiality: No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s).”