AN41-- ****Intent to Sole Source***** Independent Ventilated Cage Systems-Columbia
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C24E26Q0089
- Agency
-
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
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source on August 13, 2026, for independent ventilated cage systems to be awarded to Allentown LLC (large business, NAICS 332999), with interested parties able to submit capability statements by 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on August 20, 2026.
The VA Columbia Missouri Healthcare System seeks multiple Allentown-branded components including 10 MENLP160AN-0125 IVC mouse cages, 1,920 units each of bottle tops, feeders, cages, bottles, and caps, 1,920 cardholders, 10 each of blower supplies and blower vents with hose assemblies, 5 rabbit units with 15 left and right resting boards each, 30 bottle assemblies, and packaging for 15 units. The sole source justification rests on system compatibility with existing Allentown equipment already operational at the facility, alignment with University of Missouri's exclusive use of Allentown systems as the facility's academic affiliate, standardization of operating procedures, cross-training enablement, and prevention of contamination or ventilation conflicts during animal and equipment exchange. This notice explicitly is not a request for competitive quotes; submission of capability statements, specifications, cut sheets, brochures, or other documentation demonstrating capability to supply the requirement does not obligate the Government to compete. Responses should be directed to Latonya Hughes, Contracts Specialist, at latonya.hughes2@va.gov. The contracting office is located in Pittsburgh, PA.
Notice text
In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b) / 8.405-6(a)(2), this Notice of Intent is to inform all parties the Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Columbia Missouri Healthcare System, 800 Hospital Dr, Columbia, MO 65201 intends to award a sole source procurement for the following requirement to the large business manufacturer, Allentown LLC. 165 Route 526 Allentown, NJ 08501
MENLP160AN-0125 IVC mouse cage
10
228652-4 bottle top
1920
225663-1 feeder
1920
223581-4 cage
1920
PC250BCL bottle
1920
SLC250-275-NW cap
1920
VH35P9-8 cardholder
1920
EFS118GRP0-6A4E blower supply
10
225470 hose assembly
10
EFV113GLP0-0X00 blower vent
10
225472 hose assembly
10
RBS6E01-0043 rabbit unit
5
314820-1 resting board left
15
314820-2 resting board right
15
BW101F-PL bottle assembly
30
Packaging
15
The Columbia Veteran s Affair Research Service currently operates Allentown caging systems compatible with the existing blowers, racks, cage components, bottles, caps, cardholders, and ventilation plenums already in use. Consistency with Academic Affiliate (University of Missouri). Our academic partner uses Allentown systems exclusively. Maintaining the same equipment brand ensures compatibility, supports shared standard operating procedures, facilitates cross training, and allows for the exchange of animals and equipment without risk of contamination or ventilation system conflicts.
The associated North America Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 332999 and the Business Size Standard is 750 employees.
THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, Thursday, August 20, 2026. Information received in response to this notice must clearly demonstrate the capability of meeting the Government s need as stated above. Include any relevant information (specifications, cut sheets, brochures, capability statement, etc.) confirming the ability to supply the products and/or any services outlined in this notice. Responses to this notice are to be sent to Latonya.hughes2@va.gov.
A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government is not responsible for any potential costs incurred from interested parties desiring to respond to this notice.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C24E26Q0089_1.docx | DOCX document |
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