PLISTBC2.DWG

The file PLISTBC2.DWG is a pre-solicitation notice from Oakland University in Michigan, detailing a planned Request for Proposals (RFP) for individually ventilated caging systems for mice. The university intends to procure 8-10 new ventilated caging systems to enhance its rodent housing capacity and improve biosecurity for mouse research facilities. Currently, Oakland University maintains approximately 2,000 rodents across 500 cages and is seeking to upgrade its animal housing infrastructure through this procurement. The solicitation will be conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 procedures and Part 5.203(a)(1) pre-solicitation notice requirements.

The procurement appears focused on improving research animal housing capabilities with an emphasis on biosecurity and capacity expansion. While specific pricing details are not provided, the scope suggests a specialized scientific equipment procurement targeting laboratory research infrastructure. The university's current rodent population and cage inventory indicate a need for modernized, ventilated housing systems that can support ongoing scientific research activities. The pre-solicitation notice signals Oakland University's intent to competitively select a vendor capable of providing advanced animal housing solutions that meet specific institutional research and biosecurity standards.