Notice of Intent for 1800 NEXGEN Cages with Clear High Temperature Polysulfone Plastic

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), a component of the National Institutes of Health within the Department of Health and Human Services, has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice (NOI-NIAID-25-2250675) under NAICS code 332999. The notice indicates NIAID's intent to negotiate a sole-source contract with ALLENTOWN LLC for specialized laboratory equipment. Specifically, the government seeks to procure 50 units of 1800 NEXGEN cages constructed from clear high-temperature polysulfone plastic, featuring specific configurations like 2 air KUPS and a rear slot for feeder acceptance. The delivery location for these items will be Hamilton, MT 59840. The statutory authority for this sole-source requirement is 41 U.S.C. 1901(a)(1), which allows for procurement from only one responsible source that can satisfy agency requirements.

Contractors interested in this opportunity must submit capability statements through the NIAID electronic Simplified Acquisition Submission System (eSASS) website by December 27, 2024, at 10:00 am. All potential vendors must first register in the eSASS system before submitting documentation, with detailed registration instructions available on the website. While NIAID intends to negotiate exclusively with ALLENTOWN LLC, they are open to receiving capability statements from other responsible sources that could potentially provide comparable services. The government retains full discretion to determine whether to compete this requirement based on the responses received. This pre-solicitation notice serves as an informational resource for potential contractors, emphasizing that it is not a formal request for proposal but an opportunity for interested parties to demonstrate their capabilities in manufacturing specialized laboratory caging and related equipment.