SAM #36C24E26Q0078

Sole Source Notice: Allentown IVC Cage Systems and Accessories for Oklahoma City VA Research

This notice announces a sole source procurement for individually ventilated cage (IVC) systems and accessories to support animal research at the Oklahoma City VA. - Buyer: Department of Veterans Affairs, Oklahoma City Research Services - Sole source vendor: Allentown LLC - Products requested: - Mouse and rat IVC cage systems (specific part numbers and quantities) - Ecoflo supply and vent blowers (115V) - Hose assemblies (3:4 and 4:4) - Micro barrier tops, plastic feeder trays, cages, cardholders, bottle tops, wire bar lids - Sentinel Media Holder kits and installation - Flexflow bedding dispenser - Quantities range from 1 to 640 units per item - Requirements: - All products must be fully compatible with existing Allentown IVC racks and components - Unique features required: stacking lugs, AirKup configuration, U channel exhaust collar, Edstrom EZLock watering system, rear KUP seal dimensions, Ecoflo blower units - Only Allentown components are compatible; competitive quotes must demonstrate full compatibility - No services are requested beyond installation of Sentinel kits - Supports modernization of VA animal care and research program

Description

In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b) / 8.405-6(a)(2), this Notice of Intent is to inform all parties the Department of Veterans Affairs, Oklahoma Cit, Research Services, 151B, 921 N.E. 13th Oklahoma City, OK 73104 intends to award a sole source procurement for the following requirement to the large business manufacturer, Allentown LLC. 165 Route 526 Allentown, NJ 08501

MENGP160AD-0115: IVC, Mouse, 160 cage NexGen, PNC

Quantity 2 RE09P070AD-0364: IVC, Rat 70 cage, 900 NexGen, PNC

Quantity 2 EFS118GRP0-6A4E: Blower, ecoflo, supply, 115V

Quantity 5 225470: Hose asembly, 3:4

Quantity 4 EFC113GLP0-0x00: Blower, ecoflo, vent, 115V

Quantity 5 225472: Hose assembly, 4:4

Quantity 4 228655-5: Micro Barrier Top, mouse, nexgen

Quantity 640 225663-1: Plastic feeder tray, PFT2, mouse, dual feeder

Quantity 640 223581-2: Cage, mouse, nexgen

Quantity 640 HH35P9-8: Cardholder, 3x5, horizontal

Quantity 340 225440-1: External Bottle top, rat, 900 nexgen, dual pocket Quantity 280 412417: Wire Bar lid, rat, 900 nexgen, stainless steel

Quantity 280 225720-2: Cage, Rat, 900, nexgen, clear polysulfone

Quantity 280 HH35P9-8: Cardholder, 3x5, horizontal- Rat

Quantity 160 K10036: Sentinel Media Holder kit

Quantity 4 Sentinel-install: Sentinel install on rack prior to shipment

Quantity 4 3050000: Flexflow bedding dispenser, 115v

Quantity 1

The Veterans Affair currently operates 21 Allentown IVC racks approximately 2,600 cage assemblies that are fully compatible only with Allentown components. Allentown is the sole vendor able to provide the required stacking lugs, AirKup configuration, U channel exhaust collar, Edstrom EZLock watering system, rear KUP seal dimensions, and components compatible with the Ecoflo blower units already in place. To support continued growth and modernization of the OKCVAHCS animal care and research program, acquisition of additional Allentown rat and mouse IVC units, along with a compatible bedding dispenser, is essential to maintain system integrity, functional compatibility, and operational continuity. The associated North America Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 332999 and the Business Size Standard is 750 employees. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, Thursday, August 20, 2026. Information received in response to this notice must clearly demonstrate the capability of meeting the Government s need as stated above. Include any relevant information (specifications, cut sheets, brochures, capability statement, etc.) confirming the ability to supply the products and/or any services outlined in this notice. Responses to this notice are to be sent to Latonya.hughes2@va.gov. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government is not responsible for any potential costs incurred from interested parties desiring to respond to this notice.

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