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

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.