SAM #HU000126QE043

Procurement of Mouse Single-side IVC Systems for USUHS Vivarium

The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS), a Department of Defense agency in Bethesda, Maryland, is seeking quotes from small businesses for mouse housing systems for its vivarium. - Government Buyer: - Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) - Department of Defense - Procurement Details: - Five (5) single-side Individually Ventilated Cage (IVC) systems required - Intended for housing breeding mice used in approved and funded animal research projects - Systems must meet or exceed minimum features and characteristics specified in Attachment 1 - Product Requirements: - No specific OEMs or part numbers mentioned - Vendors must provide unit price, total price, shipping, handling, estimated delivery, and warranty information - Notable Requirements: - Set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) - All systems must comply with detailed specifications for animal research vivarium use

Description

This is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12 and FAR part 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only RFQ.

This requirement is 100% set aside for small businesses. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, size standard of 1,000 employees.

This solicitation incorporates the provisions and clauses in effect in Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01 dated 13 Mar 2026 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement dated 07 May 2026. Refer to the FAR and DFARS for this information at www.acquisition.gov.

The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) has a requirement for five (5) single-side individually ventilated cage (IVC) systems to be used in the vivarium to house breeding mice used on approved and funded animal research projects. System and associated items must meet or exceed all minimum required features and characteristics specified in Attachment 1 Specifications.

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