66 -- Tecniplast SealSafe Individually Ventilated Caging System

The National Naval Medical Center's Acquisition Management Department in Bethesda, MD, acting on behalf of the Biological Defense Research Directorate, plans to urgently award a sole source contract to Tecniplast USA, Inc. for the purchase of a Ventilated Caging System, specifically the Tecniplast SealSafe Individually Ventilated Caging System, model 2L72MAC30CACP. This procurement is critical and being handled as a sole source due to the specialized nature of the equipment. The acquisition supports essential biological defense research activities and addresses immediate operational needs. The contract opportunity, referenced by solicitation number N3239804RCD8004, was posted as a presolicitation on August 3, 2004, under the NAICS code 424610, and managed by the Walter Reed National Department of Defense office. The primary point of contact for this procurement process is Sharon C. Steiner, Senior Purchasing Agent/KO, reachable via email or phone at the Bethesda office. This procurement emphasizes maintaining continuity and specialized capability in ventilated animal housing, with the performance location centered at the contracting agency’s facilities in Bethesda, MD.