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Notice of Intent to Sole Source Water Bottle Filler with Acidifier

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Response Deadline09/20/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract for an automated, self-contained bottle filling station equipped with an acidifier. This system is specifically designed for use within vivarium and laboratory animal research facilities to support operational needs. The procurement is managed by the Department of Defense in Bethesda, Maryland, under NAICS code 334516. The notice was posted on September 5, 2026, with a response deadline of September 20, 2026. There are no set-asides applied to this special notice.

General Info

Sole-source firm-fixed-price contract for automated bottle filling stations for animal research facilities.

Agency

Department Of Defense → UsuhsView Agency

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Bethesda, MD, 20814, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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Notice of Intent to Sole Source – Avidity Science, LLC

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PostedSep 5

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Response DeadlineSep 20

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09/20/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTCin 14 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Usuhs

Contacts2 people available

OfficeBETHESDA, MD, 20814-4712, USA

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Department Of Defense → Usuhs

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Office AddressBETHESDA, MD, 20814-4712, USA

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Christopher White

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Full Description

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USU intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract for a bottle filling station with acidifier, an automated, self-contained system designed for vivarium and laboratory animal research facilities. Refer to the atached notice for details.

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