X-04JD2.dwg

The file X-04JD2.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 research. The university intends to procure 8-10 new ventilated caging systems to enhance their current rodent housing capacity and improve biosecurity for mouse research facilities. Oakland University currently maintains approximately 2,000 rodents in 500 cages and seeks to upgrade their housing infrastructure through this solicitation, which will be conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 and Part 5.203(a)(1) acquisition procedures.

The pre-solicitation notice does not provide specific pricing details, funding sources, or set-asides. The primary objective appears to be expanding and modernizing the university's research animal housing capabilities by introducing new ventilated caging systems that can improve the overall research environment. The scope suggests a focused procurement targeting specialized laboratory animal housing equipment, with an emphasis on biosecurity and capacity enhancement for mouse research operations.