Supply of Crates for Animal Cage Transport

The contract entails the supply of durable crates specifically designed for the safe and efficient transport of mouse cages within an animal facility, ensuring compatibility with cagewash, sterilization, and relocation processes. These crates must meet rigorous standards for durability, cleanliness, and structural integrity to support high-volume, repetitive use in a controlled laboratory environment. The work is governed under NAICS code 326199 and is classified as a subcontract under the National Institutes of Health OLAO, a division of the Department of Health and Human Services, with performance requirements centered on the Bethesda, Maryland location at ZIP code 20892. The solicitation was posted on June 18, 2026, with responses due by June 29, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time. There is no set-aside designation specified, and while no point of contact information is provided, interested parties must submit proposals through the designated SAM.gov portal by the stated deadline. The crates delivered must be engineered to withstand repeated sterilization cycles and physical handling without degradation, ensuring continuous compliance with animal welfare and biosafety protocols throughout their operational lifecycle.