OLSONA21.DWG

The file OLSONA21.DWG is a pre-solicitation notice from Oakland University in Michigan, relating to 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 expand housing capacity and enhance biosecurity for mouse research environments. Currently, Oakland University maintains approximately 2,000 rodents across 500 cages, and this solicitation is being conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 and Part 5.203(a)(1) acquisition procedures.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates that the primary objective is to upgrade and improve the university's rodent housing infrastructure, with a focus on maximizing research space and implementing advanced biosecurity measures. While specific pricing details are not provided in the document, the procurement appears to be targeted at specialized laboratory equipment vendors capable of supplying high-quality, technologically advanced ventilated cage systems. The RFP represents an opportunity for businesses with expertise in laboratory animal housing solutions to compete for a contract that will support Oakland University's research capabilities.