PLISTBC8.DWG

The file PLISTBC8.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 acquisition procedures and Part 5.203(a)(1) pre-solicitation notice requirements.

The procurement is focused on expanding and modernizing the university's research animal housing infrastructure, with a specific emphasis on mouse research environments. The proposed caging systems will directly impact the institution's ability to maintain and expand its rodent research capabilities by increasing housing capacity and implementing enhanced biosecurity measures. While specific pricing details are not provided in the pre-solicitation notice, the procurement appears to be a targeted upgrade to the university's existing research animal facilities, suggesting potential funding from research, institutional, or grant sources dedicated to scientific infrastructure improvements.