A902.dwg

The file A902.dwg is a pre-solicitation notice from Oakland University in Michigan, indicating an upcoming Request for Proposals (RFP) for individually ventilated caging systems for mouse research facilities. The university seeks to procure 8-10 new ventilated caging systems to enhance its current rodent housing capacity, which currently consists of approximately 2,000 rodents housed in 500 cages. The solicitation will be conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 and Part 5.203(a)(1), targeting qualified businesses capable of providing advanced biosecurity solutions for mouse research environments.

The pre-solicitation notice suggests Oakland University is looking to modernize its research animal housing infrastructure, with a focus on improving biosecurity and expanding housing capacity. While specific pricing details are not provided, the procurement appears to be a strategic investment in research infrastructure. The university's current rodent population and cage inventory indicate a need for sophisticated ventilation and housing systems that can support ongoing scientific research. The solicitation will be open to businesses specializing in laboratory animal housing equipment, with the goal of selecting a vendor that can provide high-quality, technologically advanced ventilated caging systems that meet the university's scientific and biosecurity requirements.