Project Information

Bid Title

6640--Animal IVCs and Cages for Research

Issuing Agency

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF

Location

Vermont

Published Date

Jun 24, 2026

Closing Date

Jun 30, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

36C24126Q0616

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Project Description

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6640--Animal IVCs and Cages for Research

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Notice ID

36C24126Q0616

Related Notice

Department/Ind. Agency

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF

Sub-tier

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF

Office

241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241)

General Information

• Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
• Original Published Date: Jun 24, 2026 11:11 am EDT
• Original Response Date: Jun 30, 2026 10:00 am EDT
• Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
• Original Inactive Date: Jul 15, 2026
• Initiative:
  • None

Classification

• Original Set Aside:
• Product Service Code: 6640 - LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
• NAICS Code:
  • 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
• Place of Performance:
  White River Junction , VT 05009
  USA

Description

This Notice of Intent to Sole Source is not a solicitation. The Department of Veteran Affairs intends to negotiate a sole source contract with: Tecniplast USA Inc., 1345 Enterprise Drive West Chester, PA 19380 (UEI QHF3J4MS24H4).

This is not a request for quotes. The Contracting Activity is looking to acquire Animal Individually Ventilated Cages (IVCs), accessories, and racks. These items will be installed and utilized in our Research & Development Department at the White River Junction (WRJ) Veterinary Medical Unit (VMU). Items needed include ER1050 System featuring;

1. EMRAT 1050 rack 4COl 7EV Single Side- FESU


2. Transparent hose conn kit for 89 diameter top & 76 diameter bottom ER1050 SS only Meter 1


3. Zephyr Touch Tested and Packed


4. ER1050 cage with gasket


5. ER1050 LID


6. TOP ER1050 with bottle - PSU


7. Polysulfone Water Bottle with Silicone Ring (340ml)


8. Grey bottle cap with seal gasket assembly


9. EMERAT label holder universal for RFID – PACKED

The WRJ VMU has precise scientific, biosafety, ergonomic, and animal-care standards that must be met for current and future studies. Currently Tecniplast IVC systems are used at WRJ VMU for mouse housing. In order to maintain compatibility and consistency of research outputs the following specifications are required: cage-level containment continuous barrier consistent with BSL-2 and barrier colony management, specific dimensions (61.5X19.69x76.53) that will provide the ability to house more animals with the use of 28 cages, cages that provide housing for up to 112 rats, radial silicone gasket that provide a continuous pressure seal around the full perimeter of the cage base, filters certified by independent third-party microbiology labs, air-flow nozzles at the rear top of each cage outside the animal activity zone, 80 Air Change per Hour with dual H14 HEPA filters (supply and exhaust), each with required DOP testing.

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 solicit and 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.

The authority for this action is FAR 6.302-1 Only One Responsible source, and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The NAICS is 339112. The PSC/FSC is 6640.

Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received NLT 10:00 AM EST on 06/30/2026. No telephonic inquiries will be accepted. All responses must be emailed to Emily Hatcher, Contracting Officer, Emily.Hatcher@va.gov

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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• ONE VA CENTER
• TOGUS , ME 04330
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• Emily Hatcher
• emily.hatcher@va.gov

Secondary Point of Contact

History

• Jun 24, 2026 11:11 am EDTSpecial Notice (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC 66Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

• NAICS 339112Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

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