99 -- FABRICATED ANIMAL CAGE

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention plans to issue a sole source purchase order to BHenrich, Inc., located in Wheatland, Wyoming, for various custom-designed parts for animal cages. These parts include a sipper tube washer with pump, basket sipper tube washer, transfer cart chip squeeze, thermo neutral floor, and primate carts, all tailored to the existing cages at the CDC facility. This specialized equipment enhances both animal and personnel safety, and CDC has determined that only BHenrich, Inc. can fulfill these specific requirements. This procurement will be conducted without competitive solicitation under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 and 6.302-2 because BHenrich, Inc. is the sole responsible source meeting the agency’s needs. The procurement is not designated as a small business set-aside. For any contractual inquiries, Beth West, the designated Procurement Technician, can be contacted via email or phone. The contract is classified under NAICS code 332312 and is related to fabricated animal cages.