6640--THOREN Rodent Racks
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the VA Portland Health Care System, is soliciting offers for a Thoren Rodent Caging System. This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) seeks to procure and install one rat rack system, similar to the Thoren Maxi-Miser® Caging System, to replace an outdated model and support VA-funded research. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due by June 4, 2026, at 1:00 PM Mountain Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one rat rack system capable of accommodating at least 80 cages. Key specifications include:
- Cages measuring approximately 12.125"x12.125"x7.37".
- Rack dimensions not exceeding 80" high, 72" wide, and 30" deep.
- Compatibility with an Avidity automated watering system.
- HEPA filtration for both intake and exhaust air to protect animals and staff.
- System must be mobile for cleaning and easily broken down.
- Adjustable CFM per cage (30 to 100 air changes per hour).
- Clear/light amber polysulfide cages resistant to clouding/cracking and autoclavable up to 270°F.
- Double-sided cage housing, 8 shelves high, 5 cages per side per shelf.
- Stainless steel vertical cardholders.
- Must meet regulatory requirements from the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: Shipping 210-300 days after receipt of order.
- Product Service Code (PSC): 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies).
- NAICS Code: 332618 (Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing) with a size standard of 500 employees.
- Place of Performance: VA Portland Health Care System, Portland, OR 97207.
Set-Aside & Eligibility
This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offerors must be registered in SAM. Vendors must be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), an authorized distributor, or an authorized reseller for the proposed equipment.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: May 28, 2026, by 1:00 PM Mountain Time.
- Offers Due: June 4, 2026, by 1:00 PM Mountain Time.
- Offers must be submitted via email to Nazanin Kreiner (nazanin.kreiner@va.gov).
- Evaluation will be based on the lowest price offer that meets the minimum performance and capability requirements. Past performance will be assessed using CPARS and other references.
Point of Contact
Nazanin Kreiner, Contracting Officer, nazanin.kreiner@va.gov, (208) 429-2033.