OR16AD01.DWG

The file OR16AD01.DWG is a pre-solicitation notice from Oakland University in Michigan, signaling an upcoming Request for Proposals (RFP) for individually ventilated caging systems for mouse 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 across 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) procurement procedures.

The pre-solicitation notice does not provide specific pricing details, funding sources, or set-aside information. The primary objective appears to be modernizing and expanding the university's mouse research housing capabilities by introducing new ventilated cage systems that can provide improved environmental control and biosecurity. The procurement process is in its early stages, with the full RFP expected to be issued in the near future, inviting qualified businesses to submit proposals for the advanced caging systems.