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The file is a Pre-Solicitation Notice from Oakland University in Michigan, detailing a planned Request for Proposals (RFP) for individually ventilated caging systems. The university intends to procure 8-10 new ventilated caging systems to enhance mouse housing capacity and improve biosecurity for its rodent research facilities. Currently, Oakland University maintains approximately 2,000 rodents across 500 cages and seeks to upgrade its animal housing infrastructure through this solicitation, which will be conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 and Part 5.203(a)(1) procurement procedures.

The solicitation targets qualified businesses capable of providing specialized vivarium equipment, specifically targeting mouse research housing systems. While specific pricing details are not provided, the procurement appears to be focused on improving research infrastructure by replacing or expanding existing animal housing capabilities. The pre-solicitation notice suggests the university is in the preparatory stages of a competitive bidding process, signaling an upcoming formal RFP that will outline more detailed technical specifications, evaluation criteria, and submission requirements for potential vendors interested in supplying advanced individually ventilated cage systems.