6640--Sole Source Post-Award Notice Individually Ventilated Cage Systems

The Veterans Health Administration issued a sole source post-award notice on October 6, 2026, announcing the award of a contract to Allentown, LLC for Individually Ventilated Cage Systems, with a response deadline of November 6, 2026. The Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 Regional Procurement East Division in Pittsburgh awarded contract 36C24E26P0048 for $353,215.75 on September 9, 2026, with performance running from September 25, 2026, through November 30, 2026.

The contract procures IVC racks, bedding dispensers, and compatible cage components to support VA-funded research, funded through a LAMb grant. The requirement includes two IVC racks for mice (160 cages each), two IVC racks for rats (70 cages each), one FlexFlow bedding dispenser, and numerous associated items including micro barrier tops, plastic feeder trays, cage assemblies, cardholder units, bottle tops, wire bar lids, and installation services.

Allentown, LLC received the sole source award under FAR 13.106-1(b) and 8.405-6(a)(2) and 41 USC 3304(a)(1) because it manufactures a proprietary airflow/manifold system with no viable substitutes and is the only source capable of providing equipment compatible with the VA's existing 21 ITC racks and approximately 2,600 cage assemblies due to unique specifications including stacking lugs, Air Kup configurations, Edstrom EZ-Lock watering mechanisms, and rear KUP seal dimensions. Market research confirmed no other suppliers can meet the Government's requirements or provide compatible equipment. Pricing was evaluated as fair and reasonable. Contact Latonya Hughes, Contract Specialist, at Latonya.hughes2@va.gov.