6640--Laboratory Rodent Caging and Rack Air Handling Equipment

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation RFQ

RFQ No.: 36C24726Q0682

Title: Laboratory Rodent Caging and Rack Air Handling Equipment

Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 07

Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Commercial Items

Set Aside: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set Aside

NAICS: 339999 All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing

PSC: 6640 Laboratory Equipment and Supplies

This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR 12.603 and using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued.

1. Solicitation Overview

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO 07), is seeking quotes from SDVOSB certified vendors authorized by Tecniplast USA to provide rodent caging and associated components listed in the CLIN structure below. Vendors must supply genuine OEM Tecniplast products and must include proof of OEM authorization with the quote.

This procurement is posted as a competitive SDVOSB set aside following a vendor response to a previously posted Notice of Intent to Sole Source.

2. Requirement Description

The VA requires Tecniplast compatible cage bodies, lids, tops, wheels, adapters, and air handling units to support animal housing operations at (insert VA facility). All components must be compatible with existing Tecniplast IVC systems.

All items must be:

OEM manufactured by Tecniplast USA

Brand name only (no substitutes)

New, unused, unopened

Covered under manufacturer warranty

3. Schedule of Supplies/CLIN Structure

The following Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) represent the required supplies. Pricing must not appear in vendor quotes in this section; vendors will enter pricing separately in their quote package.

CLIN

Item Number

Item Description

Qty

Unit

0001

GM500SU

Mouse IVC Polysulfone Cage Body

160

EA

0002

GM500LID

Mouse IVC Stainless Steel Wire Half Lid with integrated food hopper

160

EA

0003

GR900SU

Rat IVC Polysulfone Cage Body

65

EA

0004

GR900LID

Rat IVC Stainless Steel Wire Lid

65

EA

0005

ACPCP24GM

Green plastic universal card holder

200

EA

0006

EMBOX110WF

Wi Flow Air Handling Unit 110V 60Hz

3

EA

0007

C76R2R

Classic silicone connection kit, 76 dia.

2

EA

0008

GM500TOPHYSULG

Mouse IVC Polysulfone Sealsafe Plus Top with depression for Hydropack (large), 0.2 micron filter & retainer

480

EA

0009

GR900TOPHYSULG

Rat IVC H TEMP Sealsafe Plus Top with depression for Hydropack disposable pouches, filter & retainer

170

EA

0010

GYM500SU

Mouse IVC Polysulfone Wheel

40

EA

4. Submission Requirements

All SDVOSB vendors must submit:

Completed quote including CLIN unit pricing

OEM Authorization Letter from Tecniplast USA

SDVOSB certification (VetCert)

UEI Number and active SAM.gov registration

Delivery lead time & acknowledgement of FOB Destination

Failure to provide OEM authorization will result in rejection.

5. Delivery Information

Delivery Location:

Atlanta VAMC

1670 Clairmont Rd

Decatur GA 30033

FOB Destination.

6. Evaluation Criteria

Award will be made to the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable SDVOSB vendor that:

Provides valid OEM authorization

Meets all technical specifications

Provides all items in CLIN structure

Demonstrates ability to meet delivery requirements

Evaluation will be conducted using FAR 13.106 2(b).

7. Deadline for Quote Submission

Quotes must be submitted to: darius.crane@va.gov

Quotes Due: July 22,2026 by 08:00AM EST

Subject line: ATTENTION: RODENT CAGING SYSTEM 36C24726Q0682

8. Questions

All questions must be submitted via email no later than: July 20, 2026, 09:00 AM EST).

Questions will be answered via amendment if necessary.

9. Contract Type

Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order.

10. Attachments

Attachment A CLIN Structure (Rodent Caging List)