SAM #36C24526Q0748

Procurement of Individually Vented Cage (IVC) Rack Systems for Mice – Brand Name or Equal to Allentown NexGen Mouse IVC

This opportunity involves the procurement of Individually Vented Cage (IVC) Rack Systems for mice at the Baltimore VA Medical Center, with a focus on solutions brand name or equal to Allentown NexGen Mouse IVC. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Baltimore VA Medical Center, Network Contract Office 5, and VA Maryland Health Care System Research & Development Service - OEMs and Vendors: - Allentown, Inc. (referenced as the brand name standard) - Vendors must provide an OEM distributor/authorization letter from the manufacturer - Products/Services Requested: - 2 ventilated cage racks (each with 120-160 cage holding capacity, casters with locks, arranged in columns and rows, approx. 19-35" W x 53-72" L x 75-80" H, 300-600 lbs) - 2 air handler units (blowers, intake, exhaust, manifolds; 50-80+ air changes per hour; max air speed 0.5 m/sec or less; positive/negative pressure; G4 or F7 prefilters; HEPA/ULPA filters; electronically commutated motor blowers; supply/exhaust tower and manifold; 110-240V, 50/60 Hz) - 2 hose assembly kits (flexible wire reinforced polyurethane or autoclave silicone hoses, 50mm-75mm diameter, nylon/polycarbonate/special grade rubber nipples and couplers) - 240 cages (base, wire lids, caps, card holders; sterilizable up to 275°F; made of polysulfone, polyphenylsulfone, or ultem; 75-80 sq. in. floor area; airtight seals and latches) - 240 water bottles and covers (plastic, with holders) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Brand name or equal to Allentown NexGen Mouse IVC - OEM authorization letter required for all vendors - Compliance with Buy American Certificate (FAR 52.225-2) - Delivery and assembly at Baltimore VA Medical Center within 90 days of contract award - Training on system operation to be provided - Only vendors meeting all technical and documentation requirements will be considered responsive

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THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) - IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION. THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e). SEE ATTACHMENT FOR DETAILS: INDIVIDUALLY VENTED CAGE (IVC) RACK SYSTEM FOR MICE BRAND NAME OR EQUAL TO ALLENTOWN NEXGEN MOUSE IVC. OEM DISTRIBUTOR/AUTHORIZATION LETTER FROM THE MANUFACTURER IS REQUIRED FOR ALL RESPONSES, IF NO OEM LETTER IS SUPPLIED THE VENDOR WILL BE CONSIDERED NON-RESPONSIVE & THE VENDOR WILL BE DIS-QUALIFIED AT THE TIME RFI WILL CLOSE. MUST COMPLETE THE BUY AMERICAN CERTIFICATE - FAR 52.225-2. IF THE VENDOR DOES NOT PROVIDE THE ANSWERS FOR ALL THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS (1-14), THE VENDOR WILL BE CONSIDERED NON-RESPONSIVE & VENDOR WILL BE DISQUALIFIED AT THE TIME RFI WILL CLOSE. This is a requirement for: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs VA Medical Center (VAMC). DESCRIPTION: The Baltimore VAMC requires the contractor to deliver within 90 days from contract award to the VA medical facility warehouse below during normal business hours from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST), Monday through Friday: Delivery to: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Washington DC VA Medical Center WAREHOUSE/ATTN: 10 North Greene Street Baltimore, MD 21201. DISCLAIMER: This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. IAW FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. Note: The contractor shall deliver the required commodities (Please see attachments) no later than 90 days or less from the date of the award, otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer (CO). Commodities shall not be delivered to the Government site on Federal holidays or weekends unless directed by the CO. Delivery shall be made between the hours of 8:00 am and 3:30 pm at the delivery location, during normal workday business hours. The U.S. Government is performing market research to identify responsible sources who have the skills, experience, and knowledge required to successfully meet the requirements. Information received from market research will determine the best acquisition strategy and if responsible sources exist for competition, and/or a total Small Business Set-Aside. This is only for market research but may result in an invitation to an open discussion with the U.S. Government. This notice is not to be construed as a commitment by the U.S. Government. All information is to be submitted at no cost or obligation to the U.S. Government. Any information submitted by respondents to this notice is strictly voluntary. Proprietary information or trade secrets should be clearly marked. The information received will not be returned. The U.S. Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any private sector input as a result of this Sources Sought notice/market survey. The U.S. Government is not obligated to notify respondents of the results of this notice. All responses to this Sources Sought must be submitted to the point of contact listed herein. This does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that procurement will be accomplished and is not a request for proposal or invitation for bid. Responding to this notice in no manner guarantees a contract will be awarded. REQUIREMENTS FOR RESPONDENTS: Must answer all questions (1-14) to qualify for this solicitation. Respondents capable of manufacturing these items should provide the following information for U.S. Government review: Indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), HUBZone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc. Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI? Are you the manufacturer or distributor of the items being referenced above? Must provide the Manufacturer Name (OEM) & Manufacturer Part Number (MPN). Must complete the Buy American Certificate. FAR 52.225-2. If you are not a manufacturer, provide an OEM authorized distributor or reseller letter from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). If no OEM letter is provided, the vendor will be considered nonresponsive and disqualified at the close of the RFI. Are all items on FSS/GSA? If yes, provide the FSS/GSA Contract Number, special item number (SIN), and OEM Letter from the Manufacturer. Are all items on NAC/SAC or SEWP V? If yes, provide the contract number. Provide general pricing for your products/solutions for market research purposes. Legal Business/Company Name (as indicated in https://sam.gov). Unique Entity ID (UEI) from SAM. Warranty Information (can be a separate attachment). Point of Contact Name, Telephone number, and email address. Estimated delivery time frame after award (e.g., within 30 days ARO, 60 days ARO, within 90 days ARO). The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract for this purchase. To be considered, vendors must be registered with SAM and complete the necessary certifications at https://www.sam.gov. SDVOSB and VOSB categories must be verified via the SBA website at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov at the time of quote receipt and award. Responses should be sent via email to: Mohsin.Abbas2@va.gov. No telephone responses will be accepted. The deadline for responses is Thursday, August 13, 2026, by 3:00 PM (EST). Responses will be used by the Government to make acquisition decisions. A solicitation may or may not be published afterward. CONTRACT AND EVALUATION INFORMATION: Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Evaluation Factors: Brand Name or equal to Allentown NexGen Mouse IVCs. OEM Authorization/distributor letter from the manufacturer is required for all quotes; absence will lead to disqualification. Delivery Lead Times. Completed Buy American Certificate. The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with FAR part 25 policies and procedures. Price. LINE - ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 0001 120 VENTILATED CAGE RACKS | 60 PER SIDE Must have 120-160 cage holding capacity per rack (60-80 cages each side) Approximate dimensions should range between 19-35 W x 53-72 L x 75-80 H Approximate weight should be between 300-600 lbs Cage configuration is arranged in columns and rows Racks must have casters with locks for transport "BRAND NAME OR EQUAL TO ALLENTOWN NEXGEN MOUSE IVCs" 2.00 EA _______________ ____________ 0002 AIR HANDLERS TO INCLUDE BLOWERS, INTAKE, EXHAUST, MANIFOLDS Must have 50-80+ air changes per hour Must have a maximum air speed of 0.5 m/sec or less Must have ability to switch between positive and negative pressure Must have G4 or F7 prefilters Must have HEPA/ULPA filters between 99.99%-99.995% efficiency Should have energy efficient electronically commutated motor blowers Must have supply tower, exhaust tower, and manifold Power supply should be 110-240V, 50/60 HZ "BRAND NAME OR EQUAL TO ALLENTOWN NEXGEN MOUSE IVCs" 2.00 EA ____________ ____________ 0003 HOSE ASSEMBLY KITS CONNECTING CAGES TO AIR HANDLERS Must have hoses and hose assembly kits for each rack to connect the cages to the air handlers Hoses must be made of flexible wire reinforced polyurethane or autoclave silicone Hoses should be 50mm-75mm diameter Hoses should have nylon, polycarbonate or special grade rubber nipples and couplers "BRAND NAME OR EQUAL TO ALLENTOWN NEXGEN MOUSE IVCs" 2.00 KT ____________ ____________ 0004 CAGES TO INCLUDE BASE, WIRE LIDS, CAPS, AND CARD HOLDERS 240-320 Cages (2 racks with 60 cages per side will equal 240 cages, 2 racks with 80 cages per side will total 320 cages) with: Cages will be sterilized in an autoclave and must withstand temperatures up to 275 degrees Fahrenheit Cages should be made of Polysulfone, polyphenylsulfone or ultem material Cages must have 75-80 square inch floor area Cages must have seals and latches, so cages are airtight and air-proof to regulate microorganisms. Cages must have bases, wire lids, caps and card holders "BRAND NAME OR EQUAL TO ALLENTOWN NEXGEN MOUSE IVCs" 240.00 EA ____________ ____________ 0005 WATER BOTTLES AND COVERS 240-320 Water Bottles (2 racks with 60 cages per side will equal 240 water bottles, 2 racks with 80 cages per side will total 320 water bottles) with: Plastic bottles must come with covers and holders "BRAND NAME OR EQUAL TO ALLENTOWN NEXGEN MOUSE IVCs" 240.00 EA ____________ ____________ GRAND TOTAL: _______________

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