SAM #HU000126QE045

USUHS requests five large animal transport carts for laboratory animal use

The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS), Department of Laboratory Animal Resources (DLAR), is seeking to procure five large animal transport carts for laboratory use. - Government Buyer: - Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS), Department of Laboratory Animal Resources (DLAR) - Located in Bethesda, Maryland - Defense Logistics Agency Research (DLAR) is referenced in attachments - Products Requested: - Five large animal transport carts designed for swine and canine - No specific OEMs, brands, or part numbers are mentioned - Detailed specifications include: - Nominal overall dimensions: 29.25" W x 56.61" D x 44.31" H - Internal dimensions: 28.00" W x 48.00" D x 32.00" H - 2" x 2" wire grid upper side panels, solid stainless steel lower section - Guillotine-style front door with multiple locking locations - Fold-down ramp, removable top panel, push handle, Duradek floor - Removable stainless steel excreta pan - Four 5" stainless steel casters (2 with brakes, 2 rigid) - Must be autoclavable for sterilization - Unique Requirements: - Carts must be suitable for safe transport of swine and canine within vivarium facilities - Compliance with detailed specifications as outlined in Attachment 1 - Vendors must provide estimated delivery dates and product warranty information - Pricing to include unit price, total price, and shipping/handling - Set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing)

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation is being issued using Simplified Acquisition procedures.

This competition is set aside for small businesses (total small business set-aside competition). 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 March 2026 and Defense Publication Notice 20260702 dated 2 July 2026.

Requirement Description:  The Uniformed Services University (USU), Department of Laboratory Animal Resources (DLAR) has a requirement for five (5) large animal (swine, canine) transport carts. Please refer to Attachment 1 - Large Animal (Swine, Canine) Transport Cart Specifications for full details.

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