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Laboratory Animal Monitoring System

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RFQ-1001171State & Local

Submission Closed01/20/2025, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

This contract involves the procurement of a comprehensive laboratory animal monitoring system on behalf of the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department at Iowa State University. The system is intended to provide detailed data on calorimetry, activity levels, food intake, and other metabolic phenotypes in rodents, supporting research activities within the department. The solicitation, identified as RFQ-1001171, was posted on January 6, 2025, with a response deadline of January 20, 2025. The project’s estimated value ranges from $50,000 to $200,000, and it falls under the NAICS code 541380, indicating a professional, scientific, and technical services category. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Melissa Gruhn, reachable via email or phone. The contract must adhere to federal grant terms and conditions, which include mandatory provisions such as compliance with equal employment opportunity laws, Davis-Bacon wage requirements, rights to inventions, environmental regulations like the Clean Air Act, and anti-lobbying certifications. These federal clauses are non-negotiable and must be incorporated into all subcontracts. Additionally, the general terms and conditions governing the contractual relationship specify requirements related to delivery, warranties, payment processes, confidentiality, and legal compliance. The procurement process emphasizes strict adherence to Iowa State University’s instructions for proposal submission, communication protocols, and evaluation criteria, including preferences for Iowa-based products when applicable. The comprehensive documentation ensures that all contractual and regulatory obligations are clearly outlined to facilitate a transparent and compliant acquisition process.

General Info

Agency

Iowa State University

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Place of Performance

IA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

Insurance Language for Equipment Repair, Install, Maintenance (Low Risk) 09-2020

2 pages · insurance-requirements

High

Iowa State University Federal Grant Terms (Revised September 2018)

2 pages · contract-clauses

High

Iowa State University General Terms and Conditions

9 pages · contract-document

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RFQ-1001171 Laboratory Animal Monitoring System

10 pages · rfq

High

Iowa State University RFP/RFQ Instructions

4 pages · other

Low

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PhaseClosed

PostedJan 6

Solicitation

Response DeadlineJan 20

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

01/20/2025, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyIowa State University

Contacts1 person available

OfficeN/A

Organization / AgencyIowa State University

Office AddressN/A

Contacts

Melissa Gruhn

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

On behalf of the Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSHN) Department, Iowa State University is requesting bids for a comprehensive lab animal monitoring system to provide data on calorimetry, activity, food intake and other metabolic phenotype associated with research using rodents. Suppliers should read all materials carefully and note the due date. Suppliers must direct all questions and comments in reference to this RFP to the University Representative using the QUESTIONS tab via this electronic bid system.