OR08CD01.DWG

The file OR08CD01.DWG is a pre-solicitation notice from Oakland University in Michigan, relating to a procurement opportunity for individually ventilated caging systems for mouse research facilities. The university intends to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 procedures, seeking to acquire 8-10 new ventilated caging systems to enhance housing capacity and improve biosecurity for mouse research rooms. The current research environment supports approximately 2,000 rodents housed in 500 cages, and the university aims to upgrade its existing infrastructure through this procurement.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates this is a competitive procurement process targeting businesses capable of supplying specialized research animal housing equipment. While specific pricing details are not provided, the notice suggests the procurement is focused on technical capabilities and system performance. The solicitation appears to be primarily aimed at expanding and improving Oakland University's research animal housing infrastructure, with an emphasis on biosecurity and capacity enhancement. As this is a pre-solicitation notice, further details about exact specifications, budget, and precise requirements will likely be elaborated in the full Request for Proposals document.