Replacement of Hanging Cage Systems with Freestanding Animal Housing Racks

The NIH Division of Veterinary Resources seeks a single vendor to design, custom‑fabricate, deliver, install, test, and commission freestanding animal housing rack systems that will replace existing hanging cages in Building 103, Poolesville, MD. The racks must accommodate primate cages (single and double), integrate a drinking‑water delivery system, include waste‑collection pans, be corrosion‑resistant, and be movable through existing doorways. A prototype rack must be built, inspected, and approved before full production. The contract will be firm‑fixed‑price and includes on‑site user training and full documentation. • Custom metal fabrication of freestanding racks compatible with existing primate cages • Prototype development, government inspection, and acceptance prior to production • Delivery, installation, operational testing, and on‑site training at NIH DVR facility • Compliance with Animal Welfare Act, AAALAC, and NIH laboratory animal standards • All hardware, water‑system connections, waste pans, and casters rated for high‑temperature cleaning environments