A301.dwg

The file A301.dwg is a technical document related to a state and local contract opportunity for Oakland University in Michigan, specifically for procuring individually ventilated caging systems for mouse research facilities. The university intends to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 procedures to acquire 8-10 new ventilated caging systems, with the primary objectives of maximizing housing capacity and enhancing biosecurity for mouse research rooms. Oakland University currently maintains approximately 2,000 rodents housed in 500 cages and is seeking to upgrade its research infrastructure through this pre-solicitation notice.

The contract opportunity appears focused on improving research animal housing infrastructure, with a clear emphasis on advanced ventilation and biosecurity technologies. While specific pricing details are not provided, the solicitation suggests a targeted procurement to modernize existing research facilities. The pre-solicitation notice indicates this is a competitive procurement process intended to identify qualified businesses capable of supplying specialized research animal housing equipment. The procurement is being conducted as a pre-solicitation notice in compliance with FAR Part 5.203(a)(1), signaling an upcoming formal Request for Proposals to potential vendors specialized in research animal housing systems.