PLISTBC1.DWG

The file PLISTBC1.DWG is a Pre-Solicitation Notice from Oakland University in Michigan, announcing 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 rodent research facilities. Currently, Oakland University maintains approximately 2,000 rodents across 500 cages and intends to issue the solicitation in compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 acquisition procedures.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates this is a competitive procurement targeting businesses capable of supplying specialized laboratory animal housing equipment. While specific pricing details are not provided, the notice suggests the project is focused on upgrading research infrastructure with modern, biosecure ventilated cage systems. The procurement appears to be driven by the university's need to modernize its animal research facilities, potentially indicating institutional investment in research capabilities. The notice is structured as a formal pre-solicitation announcement, signaling Oakland University's intent to pursue a competitive bidding process for these specialized scientific equipment systems.