Sources Sought: Disposable Individually Ventilated Caging Systems for Rodents

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information for a potential 5-year Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for disposable individually ventilated caging (IVC) systems for rodents. These systems, including permanent racks, disposable caging, and all necessary supporting equipment like blowers and power supplies, are intended to house the Minneapolis VA Health Care System's current rodent population for research purposes. The requirement is for a "Brand Name or Equal" procurement. The solicitation is for market research purposes only, and no proposals or pricing are being requested at this time. Vendors capable of providing these supplies are asked to submit information regarding their capabilities, socio-economic categories, and answers to specific questions outlined in the notice. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a Small Business Size Standard of 1,000 employees. The place of performance is the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN.