Ventilated Cage Blowers and Environmental Controllers

The contract solicits the supply of commercial blowers and environmental control units designed to be fully compatible with Innovative V3.5 ventilated caging systems, ensuring precise airflow and effective containment management for laboratory animal environments. These components are critical for maintaining controlled atmospheric conditions within cage systems used in research facilities, requiring adherence to specific performance and integration standards to ensure seamless operation with existing infrastructure. The equipment must meet technical specifications for reliability, durability, and compatibility to support consistent environmental monitoring and ventilation outcomes in sensitive experimental settings. The opportunity is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 334516, with a response deadline of August 6, 2026, and is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs through the Network Contract Office 23. Performance is required in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with a zip code of 55417. The posting date is July 27, 2026, and while no set-aside designation or point of contact details are provided, interested parties must submit proposals prior to the deadline to be considered for award. The contracting entity operates under federal procurement protocols and expects vendors to deliver equipment that meets stringent operational and compatibility criteria without requiring modification to the existing ventilated caging platform.