6640-- *****INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE***** Individually Ventilated Cage- OKC

In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b) / 8.405-6(a)(2), this Notice of Intent is to inform all parties the Department of Veterans Affairs, Oklahoma Cit, Research Services, 151B, 921 N.E. 13th Oklahoma City, OK 73104 intends to award a sole source procurement for the following requirement to the large business manufacturer, Allentown LLC. 165 Route 526 Allentown, NJ 08501
MENGP160AD-0115: IVC, Mouse, 160 cage NexGen, PNC
Quantity 2 RE09P070AD-0364: IVC, Rat 70 cage, 900 NexGen, PNC
Quantity 2 EFS118GRP0-6A4E: Blower, ecoflo, supply, 115V
Quantity 5 225470: Hose asembly, 3:4
Quantity 4 EFC113GLP0-0x00: Blower, ecoflo, vent, 115V
Quantity 5 225472: Hose assembly, 4:4
Quantity 4 228655-5: Micro Barrier Top, mouse, nexgen
Quantity 640 225663-1: Plastic feeder tray, PFT2, mouse, dual feeder
Quantity 640 223581-2: Cage, mouse, nexgen
Quantity 640 HH35P9-8: Cardholder, 3x5, horizontal
Quantity 340 225440-1: External Bottle top, rat, 900 nexgen, dual pocket Quantity 280 412417: Wire Bar lid, rat, 900 nexgen, stainless steel
Quantity 280 225720-2: Cage, Rat, 900, nexgen, clear polysulfone
Quantity 280 HH35P9-8: Cardholder, 3x5, horizontal- Rat
Quantity 160 K10036: Sentinel Media Holder kit
Quantity 4 Sentinel-install: Sentinel install on rack prior to shipment
Quantity 4 3050000: Flexflow bedding dispenser, 115v
Quantity 1
The Veterans Affair currently operates 21 Allentown IVC racks approximately 2,600 cage assemblies that are fully compatible only with Allentown components. Allentown is the sole vendor able to provide the required stacking lugs, AirKup configuration, U channel exhaust collar, Edstrom EZLock watering system, rear KUP seal dimensions, and components compatible with the Ecoflo blower units already in place. To support continued growth and modernization of the OKCVAHCS animal care and research program, acquisition of additional Allentown rat and mouse IVC units, along with a compatible bedding dispenser, is essential to maintain system integrity, functional compatibility, and operational continuity. The associated North America Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 332999 and the Business Size Standard is 750 employees. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, Thursday, August 20, 2026. Information received in response to this notice must clearly demonstrate the capability of meeting the Government s need as stated above. Include any relevant information (specifications, cut sheets, brochures, capability statement, etc.) confirming the ability to supply the products and/or any services outlined in this notice. Responses to this notice are to be sent to Latonya.hughes2@va.gov. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government is not responsible for any potential costs incurred from interested parties desiring to respond to this notice.