PLISTB01.DWG

The file PLISTB01.DWG is a pre-solicitation notice from Oakland University in Michigan, indicating an upcoming Request for Proposals (RFP) for individually ventilated caging systems. The university seeks to procure 8-10 new ventilated caging systems to enhance its mouse housing capacity and improve biosecurity for its rodent research facilities. Currently housing approximately 2,000 rodents in 500 cages, Oakland University intends to issue this solicitation in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 and Part 5.203(a)(1) procedures.

The pre-solicitation notice suggests this is a targeted procurement to upgrade research infrastructure, with a focus on specialized laboratory animal housing equipment. While specific pricing details are not provided, the scope implies a specialized scientific equipment purchase that will require vendors with expertise in laboratory animal housing systems. The project appears to be funded through the university's research or facility improvement budget, with the primary objectives of increasing housing capacity and enhancing biosecurity protocols for mouse research environments.