PLIST1-0.DWG

The file PLIST1-0.DWG is a pre-solicitation notice from Oakland University in Michigan, detailing a planned Request for Proposals (RFP) for individually ventilated caging systems. The university intends to procure 8-10 new ventilated caging systems to enhance its mouse housing capacity and improve biosecurity for its rodent research facilities. Currently, Oakland University maintains approximately 2,000 rodents across 500 cages and seeks to upgrade its existing infrastructure through this procurement process. The solicitation will be conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 procedures and is being announced under FAR Part 5.203(a)(1) as a pre-solicitation notice.

The primary objective of this procurement is to modernize the university's research animal housing capabilities by acquiring advanced ventilated caging systems with associated parts and accessories specifically designed for mice. While specific pricing details are not provided in the document, the scale of the project suggests a targeted, specialized procurement for a research institution. The pre-solicitation notice indicates that Oakland University is proactively seeking qualified businesses with expertise in laboratory animal housing systems, with an emphasis on enhancing biosecurity and research infrastructure. The notice serves as an initial market engagement step to identify potential vendors before the formal RFP is issued.