X-16WS4.dwg

The file X-16WS4.dwg is a pre-solicitation notice from Oakland University in Michigan, signaling an upcoming Request for Proposals (RFP) for individually ventilated caging systems for mouse research facilities. The university intends to procure 8-10 new ventilated caging systems to expand its housing capacity and improve biosecurity for its mouse research environment. Currently, Oakland University maintains approximately 2,000 rodents in 500 cages and seeks to enhance its research infrastructure through this procurement. The solicitation will be conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 and Part 5.203(a)(1), indicating a competitive, formal procurement process.

The pre-solicitation notice does not provide specific pricing details, budget allocations, or vendor set-asides. The primary objective appears to be modernizing and expanding the university's mouse research housing capabilities by introducing advanced ventilated caging systems that can improve animal welfare and research conditions. The procurement is focused on technological infrastructure that supports scientific research, with an emphasis on biosecurity and efficient animal housing. While specific funding sources are not detailed in the document, the solicitation suggests a strategic investment in research facility capabilities at Oakland University.