PLIST2-3.DWG

The file PLIST2-3.DWG is a pre-solicitation notice from Oakland University in Michigan, involving a Request for Proposals (RFP) for individually ventilated caging systems for mice. The university intends to procure 8-10 new ventilated caging systems to enhance housing capacity and improve biosecurity in mouse research facilities. Currently, Oakland University maintains approximately 2,000 rodents in 500 cages and seeks to upgrade its animal housing infrastructure through a competitive procurement process aligned with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 and Part 5.203(a)(1) guidelines.

The solicitation targets qualified businesses capable of providing advanced animal housing equipment with specific ventilation and biosecurity features. While specific pricing details are not provided, the procurement appears focused on expanding and modernizing research animal facilities. The pre-solicitation notice suggests the university is in the preliminary stages of a competitive bidding process, indicating potential opportunities for vendors specializing in laboratory animal housing systems and associated equipment. The procurement represents a strategic investment in research infrastructure that aims to support scientific research capabilities through improved animal housing technologies.