6640--Sole Source Post-Award Notice Individually Ventilated Cage Systems
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- Solicitation number
- 36C24E26P0048
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 4
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 332999 All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Points of contact
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About this opportunity
The Veterans Health Administration, Regional Procurement East Division, issued a sole-source post-award notice on October 6, 2026, for Individually Ventilated Cage Systems awarded to Allentown, LLC with a total value of $353,215.75 and performance period from September 25, 2026, through November 30, 2026.
The sole-source justification rests on Allentown's proprietary airflow and manifold system, which the agency determined has no substitutes and is manufactured exclusively by Allentown, LLC. The Veterans Health Administration concluded that Allentown is the only known source capable of fulfilling the requirement without causing unacceptable delays, duplication of costs, or compatibility issues with existing infrastructure. The award was made under FAR 13.106-1(b) and 8.405-6(a)(2).
The underlying requirement encompasses IVC racks and related equipment for research animals, including two racks for mice and two for rats, along with associated components such as cage assemblies, barrier tops, feeders, blowers, and hose assemblies. The procurement was funded through a LAMb grant that was awarded based on Allentown equipment selection and approved through competitive scientific merit review. Market research identified no other suppliers capable of manufacturing equipment compatible with the Veterans Health Administration's existing Allentown systems and grant-approved technical specifications. The requirement mandates products manufactured in the United States.
For questions, contact Latonya Hughes, Contract Specialist, at latonya.hughes2@va.gov.
Notice text
Sole Source Post-Award Notice
Subject: Notice of Award Sole Source Procurement
Notice Number: 36C24E26P0048_1
Award Date: September 09, 2026
1. Contracting Agency Information
Agency/Organization Name: Veterans Health Administration
Department/Division: Regional Procurement East Division
Address: Building 32 Suite 1A1111, 101 Delafield Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215-1802
2. Contractor Information
Contractor Name: Allentown, LLC
Address: 165 ROUTE 526, ALLENTOWN, NJ 08501
3. Contract Details
Contract Title: Individually Ventilated Cage Systems
Contract Number: 36C24E26P0048
Total Award Value: $353,215.75 USD
Period of Performance: September 25, 2026, to November 30, 2026
4. Description of Requirement
Individually Ventilated Cage Systems (IVC)
5. Justification for Sole Source Award
In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b) / 8.405-6(a)(2) this contract was awarded on a sole source basis because proprietary airflow/manifold is a highly specialized service with no substitutes manufactured exclusively by Allentown, LLC. No other vendor manufactures, distributes, or services this specific system.
Allentown, LLC is the only known source capable of fulfilling this requirement without causing unacceptable delays, duplication of costs, or compatibility issues with existing infrastructure.
6. Point of Contact
For any questions regarding this notice, please contact:
Name/Title: Latonya Hughes-Contract Specialist
Email: Latonya.hughes2@va.gov
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sole Source Ventilated Cage_Redacted IVC OKC.pdf | ||
| 36C24E26P0048_1.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 6640--Sole Source Post-Award Notice Individually Ventilated Cage Systems | Special Notice | |
| 6640--Sole Source Post-Award Notice Individually Ventilated Cage Systems | Special Notice | |
| This notice | Special Notice |
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