X-16WS1.dwg

The file X-16WS1.dwg is a pre-solicitation notice from Oakland University in Michigan, involving a Request for Proposals (RFP) for individually ventilated caging systems for mice research facilities. The university intends to procure 8-10 new ventilated caging systems to enhance housing capacity and improve biosecurity for mouse research environments. Currently, Oakland University maintains approximately 2,000 rodents in 500 cages and seeks to upgrade its animal housing infrastructure through this competitive procurement process.

The solicitation follows Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 acquisition procedures and Part 5.203(a)(1) pre-solicitation notice requirements. While specific pricing details are not provided, the project appears focused on scientific research infrastructure improvement. The procurement aims to modernize mouse housing facilities by introducing advanced ventilated cage systems that can potentially improve research conditions, animal welfare, and biosecurity protocols. The RFP suggests a targeted procurement for specialized laboratory animal housing equipment, indicating a technical and specialized acquisition process for research-oriented institutional needs.