# SAM #36C24E26P0038_2

VA sole-source award for Allentown individually ventilated cage systems

**Buyer:** VA Regional Procurement Offices East
**Posted:** October 02, 2026
**Respond By:** November 02, 2026
**Identifier:** 36C24E26P0038_2
**NAICS:** 333310

The Veterans Health Administration awarded a sole-source contract for Allentown individually ventilated cage systems for its Regional Procurement East Division.
- Award details
  - Awardee and stated exclusive manufacturer: Allentown, LLC.
  - Total award value: $470,515.
  - The notice describes the system as proprietary and states there are no acceptable substitutes or other sources able to meet the requirement without compatibility issues, delays, or duplicated costs.
- Requirement
  - Individually Ventilated Cage (IVC) Systems.
  - The notice does not state a model, part number, or quantity.
- Period of performance: September 25, 2026, through December 30, 2026.

### Description

<p><strong>Sole Source Post-Award Notice </strong></p>

<p><strong>Subject:</strong> Sole Source Post-Award Notice<br />
<strong>Notice Number:</strong> <strong>36C24E26P0038_1</strong><br />
<strong>Award Date:</strong> September 04, 2026</p>

<p><strong>1. Contracting Agency Information</strong></p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Agency/Organization Name:</strong> Veterans Health Administration</li>
	<li><strong>Department/Division:</strong> Regional Procurement East Division</li>
	<li><strong>Address:</strong> Building 32 Suite 1A1111, 101 Delafield Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215-1802</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>2. Contractor Information</strong></p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Contractor Name:</strong> Allentown, LLC</li>
	<li><strong>Address:</strong> 165 ROUTE 526, ALLENTOWN, NJ 08501</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>3. Contract Details</strong></p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Contract Title: </strong>Independent Ventilated Cage Systems</li>
	<li><strong>Contract Number:</strong> 36C24E26P0038</li>
	<li><strong>Total Award Value:</strong> $470,515.00 USD</li>
	<li><strong>Period of Performance:</strong> September 25, 2026, to December 30, 2026</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>4. Description of Requirement</strong><br />
Independent Ventilated Cage Systems (IVC)</p>

<p><strong>5. Justification for Sole Source Award</strong><br />
In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b) / 8.405-6(a)(2) this contract was awarded on a sole source basis because proprietary highly specialized service with no substitutes manufactured exclusively by Allentown, LLC. No other vendor manufactures, distributes, or services this specific system.</p>

<p>Allentown, LLC is the only known source capable of fulfilling this requirement without causing unacceptable delays, duplication of costs, or compatibility issues with existing infrastructure.</p>

<p><strong>6. Point of Contact</strong><br />
For any questions regarding this notice, please contact:</p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Name/Title:</strong> Latonya Hughes-Contract Specialist</li>
	<li><strong>Email:</strong> Latonya.hughes2@va.gov</li>
</ul>

<p></p>

<p>See attached document: JA OVER SAT -&nbsp; Individually Ventilated Cage system COLUMBIA 470K_Redacted.</p>

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