Description
The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) is seeking quotations from small businesses for five (5) single‑side individually ventilated cage (IVC) systems to house breeding mice in its vivarium. The solicitation (RFQ HU000126QE043) is a 100 % small‑business set‑aside under NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing). Vendors must submit technical details, pricing, and delivery schedules by 28 August 2026. Evaluation will consider technical merit, past performance, and price, with a best‑value trade‑off approach. All bidders must be registered in SAM.
• Quantity: 5 single‑side IVC cage systems (plus accessories as per Attachment 1).
• Requirement type: Commercial product/service, FAR Part 12/13 RFQ.
• Mandatory small‑business participation.
• Questions due 25 August 2026; responses provided in amendment.
• Quote validity: minimum 30 days.
• Delivery schedule to be detailed in the quote.
• Evaluation factors: technical compliance, past performance, price (best‑value).
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Contact
Shea Foster(Contract Specialist)