Description
The FDA's National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR) is seeking a vendor to provide mini swine caging, including a base purchase of 16 cages and an option for an additional 16 cages. The cages must meet specific dimensions and design requirements, including a piglet panel that attaches to the front wall and side wall of the pen. The vendor must also provide a way to hang or clip a heat lamp for the piglets. The delivery time for the initial purchase of cages is 120 days after award of the contract.
Key requirements include:
• The cages must be 53.5" x 78.5" in size to fit into the room and provide enough space for minipigs.
• The piglet panel must be vertical and attach to the front wall and side wall of the pen.
• The cages must have a 10" space under the pen to facilitate cleaning.
• The collapsed cages must be able to fit through doors with a height of 82 inches.