OLSONA10.DWG

The file OLSONA10.DWG is a pre-solicitation notice from Oakland University in Michigan, preparing to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for individually ventilated caging systems under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 procedures. The university seeks to procure 8-10 new ventilated caging systems to enhance its current rodent housing capacity and improve biosecurity for mouse rooms. Oakland University currently maintains approximately 2,000 rodents across 500 cages and aims to upgrade its research infrastructure through this procurement.

The solicitation represents a strategic investment in research facility infrastructure, targeting enhanced animal housing capabilities with a focus on biosecurity improvements. While specific pricing details are not provided, the pre-solicitation notice indicates this is a competitive procurement process open to qualified businesses capable of supplying specialized ventilated caging systems. The notice is classified as a pre-solicitation announcement in compliance with FAR Part 5.203(a)(1), suggesting that detailed proposal specifications and submission requirements will be forthcoming in the full RFP document.