Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Tecniplast USA Inc. for the acquisition of Animal Individually Ventilated Cages (IVCs), accessories, and racks. The items will be installed and utilized in the Research & Development Department at the White River Junction (WRJ) Veterinary Medical Unit (VMU). The required specifications include cage-level containment, continuous barrier consistent with BSL-2 and barrier colony management, specific dimensions, and filters certified by independent third-party microbiology labs. The contract will be for the ER1050 System featuring various components.
* The WRJ VMU has precise scientific, biosafety, ergonomic, and animal-care standards that must be met for current and future studies.
* Currently, Tecniplast IVC systems are used at WRJ VMU for mouse housing.
* The contract requires compatibility and consistency of research outputs.
* The required specifications are necessary to maintain the quality of research and animal care at the WRJ VMU.
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Contact
Emily Hatcher(Contracting Officer)