Tecniplast Caging Equipment or Equal
ID: 75N95024Q00569Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIDABethesda, MD, 20892, USA

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Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

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LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking qualified vendors to provide Tecniplast caging equipment or equivalent products for the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). The procurement aims to replace worn-out caging systems used for housing rodents, which are essential for various research programs, and includes specific requirements for Tecniplast 1145T Blue Line mouse cages, Green Line rat cages, and associated logistics equipment. This contract is set aside for small businesses and will follow simplified acquisition procedures, with a base period of six months and two one-year options, emphasizing firm-fixed pricing. Interested parties must submit their proposals by September 19, 2024, and can contact Frederick Weddington at frederick.weddington@nih.gov or 301-594-6835 for further information.

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    This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation for caging equipment and accessories for the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), part of the NIH. The solicitation number is 75N95024Q00569, and it aims to procure Tecniplast 1145T Blue Line mouse caging equipment, Green Line rat cages, and associated logistics equipment. This procurement is set as a small business set-aside and follows simplified acquisition procedures under FAR. The purpose is to replace worn-out caging used for housing rodents crucial for various research programs. The requirements include equipment that is compatible and interchangeable with existing Tecniplast products, ensuring continuity in research animal care. The solicitation outlines specific items, their description, quantities, and terms for potential additional orders. The contract will cover a base period of six months and two one-year options, with a focus on firm-fixed pricing. Offerors must provide sufficient evidence of capability, including product specifications that meet the required performance characteristics, and all submissions must be received by September 19, 2024. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with federal regulations, including SAM registration.
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