Opportunity
SAM #75N95B26Q00003
NIH NIMH Procurement of Individually Ventilated Rodent Cages and Lab Equipment
Buyer
NIH Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations
Posted
August 14, 2026
Respond By
August 28, 2026
Identifier
75N95B26Q00003
NAICS
423450, 339999, 423490
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Veterinary Medicine and Resources Branch, is seeking to procure advanced rodent housing and laboratory equipment to support neuroscience research involving laboratory rats. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) - Office of Logistics and Multiple Acquisition Operations - Products/Equipment Requested: - Individually ventilated rodent cages (IVC) and associated components - 2 single-sided DGR12DD racks (part number: DGR12DDCPSU) - 6 DGR16DD single-sided racks (part number: DGR16DDCPSU) - 160 up-decks for GR1800 "Double Decker" cages (part number: GR1800DECK03) - 160 stainless steel food hoppers for GR1800 cages (part number: GR1800FH) - 309 400ml bottles with silicone rings, high-temp (part number: ACBT0402SU) - 309 grey bottle caps with seal gasket assembly (part number: ACCP3421UG) - 310 green plastic universal card holders (part number: ACPCP24GM) - 3 Zephyr Sky units (part number: ZEPHYRSKY) - 4 vertical extensions for DGRDD racks (part number: DGRDDSEV) - 8 flexible hose kits for SkyFlow to racks (part number: SKYKITLINEALLUG) - 3 extraction ducts with thimble baffle (part number: ACBOX21M15UG) - 3 power supply cables (part number: PSCABLE30110) - 70 polysulfone GreenRat double decker cages (part number: GR1800DDSU) - 70 high-temp tops for GR1800 cages (part number: GR18TOPDRSU) - 1 Aria CS-60D cage change station with advanced airflow and LED lighting (part number: 9CS60D4TRNN) - 1 folding shelf kit for CS48/CS60 (part number: 9CACS60FS) - 1 electric cage lifter (part number: 9LIFTDD00US) - 18 forks for DD1800 lifter (part number: 9LIFTDDPLAT2) - 2 BC-MATIC plastic crates for 18 bottles (part number: 9LBCBMP18SG2R) - 1 transport trolley with drawers (part number: ACCACBOP1036) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Equipment is intended to replace obsolete rodent housing systems and support long-term neuroscience research - Emphasis on personnel protection from allergens and hazards (e.g., cage change station with airflow control and LED lighting) - Delivery location is Bethesda, Maryland - All items must be compatible with existing laboratory infrastructure - OEMs/Vendors: - No specific OEMs are named in the solicitation or attachments, but part numbers suggest specialized laboratory animal equipment manufacturers - Quantities and part numbers are specified for each item, indicating a large-scale equipment refresh
Description
NIMH: Supply: Diagnostic Laboratory Equipment: N/AFor the long-term housing of laboratory rats used for laboratory testing.