Opportunity
SAM #1232SA26Q1328
USDA ARS Solicitation for Tecniplast-Compatible Individually Ventilated Mouse Caging System
Buyer
ARS APD
Posted
August 18, 2026
Respond By
August 21, 2026
Identifier
1232SA26Q1328
NAICS
334516, 339112
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Acquisition and Property Division is seeking an Individually Ventilated Mouse Caging System for laboratory use. - Government Buyer: - USDA ARS Acquisition and Property Division, Beltsville MD - Key contacts: Kevin Hassall, Shalunda Mix - OEMs and Vendors: - Tecniplast (system must be compatible with existing Tecniplast Seal Safe Mouse caging and racks) - Products Requested: - 4 Standard Emerald Racks, Comfort (11 levels, 8 columns, double-sided, 176 cage places each) [Part #: EMM176X] - 200 Polysulfone Cage Bases [Part #: EM500SU] - 200 Stainless Steel Lids [Part #: EM500LID] - 350 Polysulfone Tops for External Bottle with SmarTop and Microbiological Filter Silicone Sealing [Part #: EM500TOPSMSEALSU] - 200 Polysulfone Water Bottles with Silicone Ring (260 ml) [Part #: ACBT0262SU] - 200 Grey Bottle Caps with Seal Gasket Assembly [Part #: ACCP3421UG] - 2 Smart Flow Air Handling Units, 110V-60Hz, US plug, UL compliant, touch screen [Part #: EMBOX110SF] - 4 Transparent Hose Connection Kits for 101 dia., 1.1 meter length rack/AHU [Part #: T101R2A11] - 1 Individually Ventilated System (caging, racks, air handlers) compatible with Tecniplast Seal Safe Mouse caging - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All equipment must be compatible with existing Tecniplast Seal Safe Mouse caging and racks - Strict technical requirements for bio-integrity and filtration efficiency - Delivery required within 60 days of contract award - Set aside for small businesses, including economically disadvantaged women-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses - Firm-fixed price contract, no option years or subscription terms
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1328 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for an Individually Ventilated Mouse Caging System.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 334516. The small business size standard is 1,000 employees. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.