OLSONA20.DWG

The file OLSONA20.DWG is a pre-solicitation notice from Oakland University in Michigan, involving a Request for Proposals (RFP) for individually ventilated caging systems for mice research facilities. The university intends to procure 8-10 new ventilated caging systems to enhance housing capacity and improve biosecurity for mouse research environments. Currently, Oakland University maintains approximately 2,000 rodents in 500 cages and seeks to upgrade its animal research infrastructure through this solicitation, which will be conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 and Part 5.203(a)(1) procedures.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates this is a competitive procurement opportunity targeting businesses capable of supplying specialized laboratory animal housing equipment. While specific pricing details are not provided, the project appears focused on modernizing research facilities with advanced ventilated cage systems that can improve animal welfare and research conditions. The solicitation suggests a technical and potentially complex evaluation process, with an emphasis on vendors demonstrating specialized capabilities in laboratory animal housing technologies. No specific budget, funding sources, or set-aside provisions are explicitly outlined in the available documentation.