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Research Equip (LAMb) - Independent Ventilated Cage Systems - COLUMBIA | EDA: 9/25/26

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36C24E26P0038_2Federal

Response Deadline11/02/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTC

Contract Overview

Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → Rpo East (36C24E)

NAICS

N/A

Place of Performance

PA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

2

Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition - Individually Ventilated Cage System (Columbia)

4 pages · justification-and-authorization

Low

Sole Source Post-Award Notice - Independent Ventilated Cage Systems (36C24E26P0038)

2 pages · award

Low

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Timeline

PostedOct 2

special-notice

Response DeadlineNov 2

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

11/02/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTCin about 1 month

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Organization & Contact Information

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Rpo East (36C24E)

Contacts1 person available

OfficePITTSBURGH, PA, 15212, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Rpo East (36C24E)

Office AddressPITTSBURGH, PA, 15212, USA

Contacts

Latonya Hughes

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

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Sole Source Post-Award Notice

Subject: Sole Source Post-Award Notice
Notice Number: 36C24E26P0038_1
Award Date: September 04, 2026

1. Contracting Agency Information

Agency/Organization Name: Veterans Health Administration
Department/Division: Regional Procurement East Division
Address: Building 32 Suite 1A1111, 101 Delafield Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215-1802

2. Contractor Information

Contractor Name: Allentown, LLC
Address: 165 ROUTE 526, ALLENTOWN, NJ 08501

3. Contract Details

Contract Title: Independent Ventilated Cage Systems
Contract Number: 36C24E26P0038
Total Award Value: $470,515.00 USD
Period of Performance: September 25, 2026, to December 30, 2026

4. Description of Requirement
Independent Ventilated Cage Systems (IVC)

5. Justification for Sole Source Award
In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b) / 8.405-6(a)(2) this contract was awarded on a sole source basis because proprietary highly specialized service with no substitutes manufactured exclusively by Allentown, LLC. No other vendor manufactures, distributes, or services this specific system.

Allentown, LLC is the only known source capable of fulfilling this requirement without causing unacceptable delays, duplication of costs, or compatibility issues with existing infrastructure.

6. Point of Contact
For any questions regarding this notice, please contact:

Name/Title: Latonya Hughes-Contract Specialist
Email: Latonya.hughes2@va.gov

See attached document: JA OVER SAT - Individually Ventilated Cage system COLUMBIA 470K_Redacted.

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