Oxygen Cages for Veterinary Hospital ICU (2024-UWMSN-00540-RFB)

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking competitive bids for oxygen cages specifically designed for use in their Veterinary Hospital Intensive Care Unit (ICU), as detailed in solicitation number 2024-UWMSN-00540-RFB. The procurement opportunity was posted on January 17, 2024, with bid responses due by January 25, 2024, which represents a relatively short procurement timeline. Interested vendors must submit their proposals exclusively through the online platform at https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UWisconsin, ensuring digital submission compliance. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Eric Thompson, who can be reached via email at ejthompson2@wisc.edu for any questions or clarifications regarding the solicitation. Vendors are required to carefully review the specifications and ensure their proposed oxygen cages meet the precise technical requirements for veterinary ICU environments, which likely include specific oxygen concentration, temperature control, and patient safety features.

While the provided documentation does not explicitly outline set-aside designations or vendor restrictions, potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate comprehensive technical capabilities in medical equipment manufacturing, specifically veterinary oxygen cage technology. The procurement appears to be a standard competitive bid without explicitly stated preference for disadvantaged business enterprises. No incumbent vendor information or specific budget range was disclosed in the original solicitation details. Vendors responding to this opportunity should anticipate providing comprehensive product specifications, pricing structures, delivery timelines, and potentially warranty information for the oxygen cage equipment. Given the specialized nature of veterinary medical equipment, respondents will likely need to demonstrate extensive experience in designing and manufacturing medical-grade oxygen support systems for animal healthcare settings.