# SAM #36C25026Q1073

Sole Source Notice for NexGen Rat Cage System and Accessories for Ann Arbor VA Research

**Buyer:** VA Network Contracting Office 10
**Posted:** September 25, 2026
**Respond By:** September 28, 2026
**Identifier:** 36C25026Q1073
**NAICS:** 334516, 423450, 339112

This notice announces the Department of Veterans Affairs, Ann Arbor VA Medical Center's intent to award a sole source contract to Allentown LLC for specialized rat cage systems and accessories to support research studies.
- Sole source procurement to Allentown LLC for rat cage systems and accessories
- Equipment supports research on veteran care and post-anesthesia recovery for older rats
- Products requested include:
  - NexGen 1800 rat cages (20 units)
  - Thermal recovery unit (1 unit)
  - Blower ECOFLO supply and vent units (2 units)
  - Hose assemblies (2 units)
  - External bottle tops (20 units)
  - Cardholders (10 units)
  - Packaging (2 units)
  - Shipping and handling (1 unit)
- Allentown LLC is the only OEM believed capable of meeting the unique research and animal care requirements
- Solicitation number: 36C25026Q1073
- Response deadline: September 28, 2026
- No service line items included
- Opportunity is not an award, but a notice of intent to sole source

### Description

Notice of Intent to Sole Source
Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 10, Ann Arbor VAMC, 2215 Fuller Rd , Ann Arbor, MI 48105, intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and the authority of RFO Part 6.103-1, Only One Responsible Source for a rat cage.
The associated NAICS code for this is 334516. The vendor will be Allentown LLC., 165 Route 526, Allentown, NJ 08501
 
Description of Equipment or Supplies:
Product Name
QTY
IVC, Rat, 15 Cage, 
1
BLOWER, ECOFLO, SUPPLY, 115V, ANDRIOID TOUCH SCREEN, GREY, PURPLE LABEL, BLUETOOTH WIFI,NORTH AMERICA/TAIWAN/JAPAN CORD SET, ENGLISH
1
HOSE ASSEMBLY, 3:4 (76.200:101.600), RIVETED, GRAY, WHITE RINGS (FIXED LENGTH FOR RACK MOUNT)
1
BLOWER, VENT, 115V, GREY, PURPLE LABEL, INTERCONNECT CORD
1
HOSE ASSEMBLY, 4:4 (101.600:101.600), RIVETED, GRAY, WHITE RINGS, PORT (FIXED LENGTH FOR RACK MOUNT)
1
CAGE, 1800 NEXGEN, CLEAR HIGH TEMPERATURE POLYSULFONE PLASTIC, 2 AIR KUPS WITH STAINLESS STEEL FLAP FOR AUTOMATED WATERING SH(R), WITH 1 REAR SLOT TO ACCEPT FEEDER
20
EXTERNAL BOTTLE TOP, RAT, 1800 NEXGEN, TALL, DUAL POCKET, CLEAR POLYSULFONE HIGH TEMPERATURE PLASTIC, ALUMINUM ASEPS, T-99 FILTER, ALUMINUM PERFORATED FILTER GUARDS, PURPLE HINGED RETAINERS, FLEX LOCKS
20
CARDHOLDER, 3" X 5", HORIZONTAL , POLYSULFONE HIGH TEMPERATURE PLASTIC, PURPLE, XJ/ NEXGEN/ BCU2/ 10147PNC/ RAT BCU,LID MOUNT PLASTIC CLIP, FLIP UP
10
THERMAL RECOVERY UNIT, NEXGEN 1800 RAT TALL (SINGLE SIDED 2 CAGE, 1 COLUMNS X 2 TIERS) OVERALL DIMENSIONS: 48.700" L X 31.728 " W X 59.500 " H UNIT
1
PACKAGING
2
SHIPPING AND HANDLING
1


The Ann Arbor VA needs rat cage to be used for research studies from rats that can generate data for veteran care in early adulthood and middle age. These cages also require thermal recovery units for rats after general anesthesia for older rats that are at risk after such procedures.
A firm fixed price contract is anticipated and shall be awarded. It is the Government's belief that only the proposed candidate possesses the required capabilities to successfully meet this requirement. It is the Government's intention to negotiate with only this source.
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. It is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received no later than 3pm on Monday, September 28, 2026. 
Point of contact is Daniel Sly, e-mail daniel.sly@va.gov

<br/><br/><br/><strong>Additional Links:</strong><br/><a href='https://www.va.gov' target='_blank'>Department of Veterans Affairs</a>

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