X-16WS3.dwg

The file X-16WS3.dwg is a pre-solicitation notice from Oakland University in Michigan, relating to a procurement opportunity for individually ventilated caging systems for mouse research facilities. The university intends to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 procedures to acquire 8-10 new ventilated caging systems, with the primary objectives of expanding housing capacity and enhancing biosecurity for mouse research environments. Currently, Oakland University maintains approximately 2,000 rodents across 500 cages and seeks to upgrade its existing infrastructure through this procurement.

The solicitation appears to be a competitive procurement targeting businesses capable of supplying specialized laboratory animal housing equipment. While specific pricing details are not provided, the pre-solicitation notice suggests this is a strategic investment in research infrastructure. The procurement is structured as a competitive RFP, indicating potential for multiple vendors to submit proposals. The notice is categorized as a pre-solicitation announcement in compliance with FAR Part 5.203(a)(1), which signals the university's intent to formally initiate the procurement process in the near future. No specific budget, funding sources, or set-aside provisions are explicitly detailed in the current document.