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6640--Animal IVCs and Cages for Research

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36C24126Q0616Federal

Submission Closed06/30/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole-source contract to Tecniplast USA Inc. for the acquisition of Animal Individually Ventilated Cages (IVCs), accessories, and racks to be installed in the White River Junction Veterinary Medical Unit’s Research & Development Department. This action is justified under FAR 6.302-1, as the agency has determined that only Tecniplast USA Inc. can meet the highly specialized technical requirements necessary to maintain compatibility with existing IVC systems already in use at the facility. The procurement includes a comprehensive set of components such as the EMRAT 1050 rack, ER1050 cages with radial silicone gaskets, transparent hose connection kits, Zephyr Touch systems, polycarbonate water bottles, RFID-compatible label holders, and dual H14 HEPA filtration units capable of achieving 80 air changes per hour with DOP-tested filters to satisfy BSL-2 containment and animal welfare standards. All equipment must adhere to exact dimensional specifications and must integrate seamlessly with current infrastructure to ensure continuity of research outputs. The place of performance is clearly defined as White River Junction, Vermont, and responses to this notice must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence that competition would benefit the government. All submissions must be emailed to Contracting Officer Emily Hatcher no later than 10:00 AM EST on June 30, 2026, with no telephonic inquiries accepted. The NAICS code is 339112, and the PSC/FSC is 6640, with no contract value specified as this is a pre-solicitation notice. No competitive evaluation factors, pricing data, payment terms, or formal inspection criteria are included because the transaction is not open to competition; the sole-source determination is based exclusively on technical exclusivity and system interoperability.

General Info

Sole source award to Tecniplast USA for specialized IVC systems compatible with existing White River Junction research equipment.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 241-NETWORK Contract Office 01 (36C241)

NAICS

339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

Place of Performance

White River Junction, VT, 05009, USA

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Documents

Special Notice 36C24126Q0616 - Intent to Sole Source Animal IVCs

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PhaseClosed

PostedJun 24

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Response DeadlineJun 30

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Submission Closed

06/30/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 241-NETWORK Contract Office 01 (36C241)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeTOGUS, ME, 04330, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 241-NETWORK Contract Office 01 (36C241)

Office AddressTOGUS, ME, 04330, USA

Contacts

Emily Hatcher

contact@example.gov

Full 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;

EMRAT 1050 rack 4COl 7EV Single Side- FESU
Transparent hose conn kit for 89 diameter top & 76 diameter bottom ER1050 SS only Meter 1
Zephyr Touch Tested and Packed
ER1050 cage with gasket
ER1050 LID
TOP ER1050 with bottle - PSU
Polysulfone Water Bottle with Silicone Ring (340ml)
Grey bottle cap with seal gasket assembly
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, contact@example.gov