OR02CD06.DWG

The file OR02CD06.DWG is a Pre-Solicitation Notice related to a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by Oakland University in Michigan, following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 procedures. The university intends to procure 8-10 new individually ventilated caging systems for its rodent research facilities, with the primary objectives of maximizing housing capacity and enhancing biosecurity for mouse rooms. Oakland University currently maintains approximately 2,000 rodents in 500 cages and seeks qualified businesses to provide these specialized ventilated caging systems and associated parts and accessories.

While specific pricing details are not provided in the document, the solicitation indicates that this is a pre-solicitation notice, suggesting that detailed financial terms and full procurement specifications will be forthcoming in the formal RFP. The current rodent housing infrastructure consists of 500 cages supporting 2,000 rodents, implying a need for modernization and expansion of research animal housing capabilities. The procurement appears to be funded through the university's internal research infrastructure budget, with the goal of improving animal research facilities' operational efficiency and biosecurity standards.