Individually Ventilated Caging Systems for Guinea Pigs
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- Solicitation number
- PANDHA26P043390
- Agency
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Defense Health Agency
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 333998 All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Frederick, Maryland 21702, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Health Agency, through the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID) at Fort Detrick, Maryland, is conducting market research via Request for Information (RFI) for individually ventilated caging systems for guinea pigs, with responses due by 1000 Eastern Time on July 8, 2026. This RFI is not a solicitation and will not result in contract award; it seeks capability statements to inform future procurement strategy. No set-aside applies.
The procurement covers two Allentown LLC EcoFlo free-standing air handling units, four NexGen 1800 Tall racks with associated manifolds, 120 cages with lids and air filters, 120 cage card holders, 120 hanging J-shape feeders, 120 stainless steel rear shelves, 240 bottles with sipper tubes, and all connection accessories required for twelve months of operation following delivery. Air handling units must be tower-style, 50–72 inches high, less than 17 inches wide and 27 inches deep, weighing under 110 pounds, with UL listing for 115V/15A and electronically commutated motors. Racks must hold at least 15 cages per rack (maximum 5 high), not exceed 79 inches height, and include stainless steel automatic watering manifolds. All cages must be clear polycarbonate with minimum 280 square inches floor space and 11 inches inner height, equipped with hinged lids containing filters and self-sealing air ports. The entire system must support Animal Biosafety Levels 2, 3, and 4 compatibility with chemical sanitation and autoclaving. The vendor must provide one-year manufacturer's warranty, consumables for twelve months, two hard-copy manuals, and onsite or virtual training for up to seven USAMRIID personnel. Estimated delivery is one month following order. Capability statements limited to 10 single-spaced pages must include technical experience, commercial nature confirmation, delivery and warranty terms, and company information including UEI and tax identification number. Submit via email to Eric Zampelli (eric.m.zampelli.civ@health.mil) and Emily O'Hara (Emily.k.ohara.civ@health.mil).
Notice text
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Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| A02 - RFI_Individually Ventilated Cages. 6.23.26.docx | DOCX document | |
| A02 MECs_GP IVCs_29May26_5.29.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Individually Ventilated Caging Systems for Guinea Pigs | Special Notice | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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