# Mississippi Procurement Portal #3150007112

Jackson State University seeks one Model C520 cage and bottle washer

**Posted:** November 05, 2026
**Respond By:** December 08, 2026
**Identifier:** 3150007112
**NAICS:** 333318

Jackson State University is seeking a heavy-duty Model C520 cage and bottle washer for laboratory-animal-care equipment.
- **Government buyer:** Jackson State University, Office of Purchasing & Travel; State of Mississippi.
- **Requested product:** One cage and bottle washer, Model C520, part number C520, for cages, bottles, debris pans, and related items. The solicitation does not identify the washer manufacturer; a second attachment describes the same requirement without a model or quantity.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No washer OEM, reseller, or distributor is named. **Omron** is mentioned only for the optional PLC and touchscreen program backup configuration.
- **Key specifications:** All-stainless-steel, floor-mounted unit with a 44-inch-wide chamber and 45 x 40 x 31-inch cabinet; single vertical split door; debris screens and self-cleaning filter; insulated double walls; five chemical-injection ports; stainless-steel pump and piping; interior tracks and lighting; and emergency stop.
  - Functions include overlapping rotary spray, adjustable spray patterns, automatic multi-phase cycles, eight adjustable programs, automatic accessory-manifold connection, cycle-phase temperature control, water conservation, PIN-protected programs, cooldown during drain discharge, diagnostics, sump flushing and drainage, and automatic sump-level control. Components must be non-proprietary.
  - Listed configuration features include a 7-inch TFT touchscreen; external steam heating for 120–180°F and a steam sump heat exchanger; pneumatic HVAC vent connection; two peristaltic chemical pumps and start signals for chemical-vendor-supplied pumps; steam and water pressure gauges; optional Omron-controls EEPROM backup; Ethernet data connectivity; and cycle-data printing through CompactFlash.
- **Commercial requirements:** FOB-destination pricing and a stated delivery time after receipt of the purchase order. Equivalent equipment may be considered if it meets the specifications and is adequately described.

### Description

Jackson State University is seeking a cage and bottle washer, identified in the bid attachment as Model C520. The specified equipment is a heavy-duty hydro-spray washer for cleaning animal caging, bottles, debris pans, and other laboratory-animal-care items. The specifications include stainless-steel construction, programmed multi-phase cycles, adjustable spray patterns, and steam-heating options. Responses are due December 8, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CST.

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