Individually Ventilated Caging Systems for Guinea Pigs

The U.S. Army Medical Resources Acquisition Activity is seeking information from potential suppliers regarding the provision of individually ventilated caging systems specifically designed for guinea pigs under solicitation number PANDHA26P043390. This sources-sought notice, posted on June 23, 2026, requests industry input to inform future procurement decisions and has a response deadline of July 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. The systems must be suitable for use at Fort Detrick, Maryland, where the equipment will be deployed and maintained, and must comply with relevant animal care and facility standards. The contract falls under NAICS code 333998 for other miscellaneous manufacturing, and no set-aside provisions are currently planned, meaning all eligible vendors may respond. Primary point of contact for technical and procurement inquiries is Eric Zampelli, with Emily K. O’Hara as the secondary contact, both reachable via their official Department of Defense email addresses. The notice is issued through the SAM.gov platform, and interested parties are expected to submit responses that detail their product capabilities, specifications, compliance with animal welfare regulations, and supply chain reliability. Responses should address the functional, operational, and maintenance requirements for caging systems housing guinea pigs in a biomedical research environment. The goal is to identify capable, qualified vendors whose offerings align with the Army’s need for reliable, scalable, and biosecure animal housing infrastructure.