or08ad03.dwg

The file is a pre-solicitation notice (or08ad03.dwg) for Oakland University in Michigan, relating to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for individually ventilated caging systems. The university intends to procure 8-10 new ventilated caging systems to enhance mouse housing capacity and improve biosecurity for their rodent research facilities. Currently, Oakland University maintains approximately 2,000 rodents in 500 cages and will be soliciting qualified businesses through a competitive procurement process in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 and Part 5.203(a)(1) procedures.

The pre-solicitation notice does not provide specific pricing details, funding sources, or set-aside provisions. The primary objective appears to be upgrading and expanding the university's laboratory animal housing infrastructure with modern ventilated cage systems that can improve research environment conditions. The procurement is structured as a competitive RFP, which suggests potential vendors will be evaluated on technical capabilities, system performance, and likely cost-effectiveness. While precise budgetary information is not disclosed, the scope indicates a focused, targeted procurement to support scientific research infrastructure at Oakland University.