A02 - RFI_Individually Ventilated Cages. 6.23.26.docx

SUBJECT: Individually Ventilated Caging Systems for Guinea Pigs Material Buy; RFI # PANDHA-26-P-043390

REQUIRING ACTIVITY NAME: Defense Health Agency Research & Development’s (DHA R&D) U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID) located at Fort Detrick, MD

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) OR A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS (RFQ); IT IS STRICTLY A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI). NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED PURSUANT TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

DISCLAIMER: This Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for market research information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Neither unsolicited proposals nor any other kind of offers will be considered in response to this RFI. Responses will be treated as information only and not as a proposal.

Responses to this notice are not offers and will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the United States Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. All information submitted in response to this request is voluntary; the United States Government will not pay for information requested. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.

All information received in response to this RFI, that is marked “Proprietary”, will be handled accordingly. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. At this time, questions concerning the composition and requirements for a future RFP will not be entertained. Failure to respond to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP or RFQ, if one is issued.

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM CODE: 333998 – All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing.

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE: 6640– Laboratory Equipment and Supplies

ESTIMATED DELIVERY: The estimated delivery and installation of the equipment is projected to be one month following the delivery order date. Your capability statement should address the estimated delivery terms.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: USAMRIID, 1425 Porter Street, Fort Detrick, MD 21702-5011, and 8100 Research Plaza, Fort Detrick, MD 21702-5011, unless otherwise noted under the specific position description.

SUMMARY OF MATERIAL BUY: This is a supply requirement to provide USAMRIID with Individually Ventilated Cages for Guinea Pigs:

· Two (2) Allentown®, LLC free-standing EcoFloTM Individually Ventilated Caging (IVC) air handling units (AHUs/AHU) - alternatively identified as blowers, blower systems or air delivery system

· Four (4) Allentown®, LLC individually-ventilated animal caging (IVC/IVCs) NexGen 1800 Tall racks with water manifolds, air supply and exhaust plenums, and casters

· Four (4) Allentown, LLC rack air manifolds to connect racks to tower AHU supply and exhaust

· 120 Allentown®, LLC cage card holders

· 120 Allentown®, LLC cages and lids with air filters

· 120 Allentown®, LLC hanging J-shape feeders

· 120 Allentown®, LLC stainless steel rear shelves for cages

· 240 Allentown®, LLC bottles and lids with sipper tubes with balls

· Allentown®, LLC accessories, including all hoses, clamps, manifolds, tee risers and any other components required to connect tower AHUs to racks, HEPA and pre filters to operate AHUs for the first twelve (12) months after delivery, snap rings, grommets, and any other connection accessories

The DRAFT Minimum Essential Characteristics (MECs) are attached for review.

RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS: This market research is seeking responses from all capable and qualified sources. Responder information shall describe in a Capability Statement their experience and technical capability to how they would propose to successfully provide the material meeting the DRAFT MECs attached, assuming that all material provided by respondent would be accomplished in accordance with all applicable U.S. laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. All information regarding capabilities statements or any other proprietary information relative to this RFI shall be marked appropriately.

Respondents should address the following in their capabilities statement:

(A) Contractor’s technical experience pertinent to effective execution of the material buy outlined above and depicted in detail on the attached MECs.

(B) Whether this material buy is commercial in nature.

(C) Contractor’s noted delivery terms and noted warranty terms for the material.

Please note that responses are due no later than 1000 Eastern Time on 8 July 2026. The point of contact for this action is the Contract Specialist, Eric Zampelli at email; eric.m.zampelli.civ@health.mil. The Contracting Officer for this action is Emily O’Hara at email: Emily.k.ohara.civ@health.mil.

Only electronic responses are requested. No evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents. At this time no solicitation exists; therefore, please do not request a copy of the solicitation. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. It is the responsibility of any potential offeror to monitor this site for the release of any solicitation or synopsis.

CAPABAILITY STATEMENT FORMAT: Responses shall be submitted via e-mail only. Contractors’ capability statements are limited to 10 pages. The response shall be single spaced. Each paragraph shall be separated by at least one blank line. A standard, 12-point minimum font size applies. Times New Roman font is required. Tables and illustrations may use a reduced font size no less than 8-point and may be landscape. The cover page does not count in the page count.

REQUIRED INFORMATION: Fill in the table below when responding to the RFI.

RFI Number

CAGE Code

UEI Number

Company Name

Company Address

Point of Contact

Phone Number

E-mail Address

Tax Identification Number (TIN)

Company Web Page