6640--****Intent to Sole Source**** Mouse Rack and Cages -
| Location: | Federal |
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| Posted: | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Due: | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Agency: | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
| Category: |
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| Solicitation No: | 36C24E26Q0066 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
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Notice ID
36C24E26Q0066
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Department/Ind. Agency
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Sub-tier
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Office
RPO EAST (36C24E)
General Information
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Description
In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b) / 8.405-6(a)(2), this Notice of Intent is to inform all parties the Department of Veterans Affairs, Malcom Randall VA Medical Center, 1601 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608 (Mail Code 151)
intends to award a sole source procurement for the following requirement to the large business manufacturer, Allentown LLC. 165 Route 526 Allentown, NJ 08501 Phantom2 Animal Transfer Stations
Quantity 5
NexGen Mouse 500 IVC systems (mouse rack and cages)
Quantity 5
NexGen Rat 1800 rat cages
Quantity 110
NexGen Rat 1800 IVC systems (rat racks)
Quantity 4
System (70-cage single-sided individually ventilated rack, blower, connectors)
Quantity 350
Allentown LLC s products directly support the operational and compliance needs of the Research Service at the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System. The requested equipment is essential to ensuring that the Veterinary Medical Unit (VMU) remains in compliance with the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals and VHA 1200.07 (VA Research With Animals). This acquisition prioritizes the replacement and modernization of core infrastructure required to maintain regulatory compliance, uphold occupational health and safety standards for VMU staff and research personnel, and provide appropriate conditions for animal housing and survival surgery.
The associated North America Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 332618 and the Business Size Standard is 500 employees.
THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, Wednesday August 19th, 2026. Information received in response to this notice must clearly demonstrate the capability of meeting the Government s need as stated above. Include any relevant information (specifications, cut sheets, brochures, capability statement, etc.) confirming the ability to supply the products and/or any services outlined in this notice. Responses to this notice are to be sent to Latonya.hughes2@va.gov.
A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government is not responsible for any potential costs incurred from interested parties desiring to respond to this notice.
Contact Information
History
- Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
- Original Published Date: Aug 14, 2026 05:09 pm EDT
- Original Response Date: Aug 19, 2026 04:00 pm EDT
- Inactive Policy: Manual
- Original Inactive Date: Oct 18, 2026
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Initiative:
- None
- Original Set Aside:
- Product Service Code: 6640 - LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
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NAICS Code:
- 332618 - Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing
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Place of Performance:
In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b) / 8.405-6(a)(2), this Notice of Intent is to inform all parties the Department of Veterans Affairs, Malcom Randall VA Medical Center, 1601 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608 (Mail Code 151)
intends to award a sole source procurement for the following requirement to the large business manufacturer, Allentown LLC. 165 Route 526 Allentown, NJ 08501 Phantom2 Animal Transfer Stations
Quantity 5
NexGen Mouse 500 IVC systems (mouse rack and cages)
Quantity 5
NexGen Rat 1800 rat cages
Quantity 110
NexGen Rat 1800 IVC systems (rat racks)
Quantity 4
System (70-cage single-sided individually ventilated rack, blower, connectors)
Quantity 350
Allentown LLC s products directly support the operational and compliance needs of the Research Service at the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System. The requested equipment is essential to ensuring that the Veterinary Medical Unit (VMU) remains in compliance with the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals and VHA 1200.07 (VA Research With Animals). This acquisition prioritizes the replacement and modernization of core infrastructure required to maintain regulatory compliance, uphold occupational health and safety standards for VMU staff and research personnel, and provide appropriate conditions for animal housing and survival surgery.
The associated North America Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 332618 and the Business Size Standard is 500 employees.
THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, Wednesday August 19th, 2026. Information received in response to this notice must clearly demonstrate the capability of meeting the Government s need as stated above. Include any relevant information (specifications, cut sheets, brochures, capability statement, etc.) confirming the ability to supply the products and/or any services outlined in this notice. Responses to this notice are to be sent to Latonya.hughes2@va.gov.
A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government is not responsible for any potential costs incurred from interested parties desiring to respond to this notice.
Attachments/Links
Contracting Office Address
- 323 NORTH SHORE DRIVE SUITE 500
- PITTSBURGH , PA 15212
- USA
Primary Point of Contact
- Latonya Hughes
- latonya.hughes2@va.gov
- Phone Number 303-712-5826
Secondary Point of Contact
- Aug 14, 2026 05:09 pm EDTSpecial Notice (Original)
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