6640-- *****INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE***** Individually Ventilated Cage- OKC
Department of Veterans Affairs · RPO EAST (36C24E)
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
36C24E26Q0078
Notice type
Special Notice
NAICS
332999
Product service code
6640
Set-aside
Unrestricted
Posted
2026-08-17
Response deadline
Aug 20, 2026, 8:00 PM UTC
Contracting contact
latonya.hughes2@va.gov
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In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b) / 8.405-6(a)(2), this Notice of Intent is to inform all parties the Department of Veterans Affairs, Oklahoma Cit, Research Services, 151B, 921 N.E. 13th Oklahoma City, OK 73104 intends to award a sole source procurement for the following requirement to the large business manufacturer, Allentown LLC. 165 Route 526 Allentown, NJ 08501 MENGP160AD-0115: IVC, Mouse, 160 cage NexGen, PNC Quantity 2 RE09P070AD-0364: IVC, Rat 70 cage, 900 NexGen, PNC Quantity 2 EFS118GRP0-6A4E: Blower, ecoflo, supply, 115V Quantity 5 225470: Hose asembly, 3:4 Quantity 4 EFC113GLP0-0x00: Blower, ecoflo, vent, 115V Quantity 5 225472: Hose assembly, 4:4 Quantity 4 228655-5: Micro Barrier Top, mouse, nexgen Quantity 640 225663-1: Plastic feeder tray, PFT2, mouse, dual feeder Quantity 640 223581-2: Cage, mouse, nexgen Quantity 640 HH35P9-8: Cardholder, 3x5, horizontal Quantity 340 225440-1: External Bottle top, rat, 900 nexgen, dual pocket Quantity 280 412417: Wire Bar lid, rat, 900 nexgen, stainless steel Quantity 280 225720-2: Cage, Rat, 900, nexgen, clear polysulfone Quantity 280 HH35P9-8: Cardholder, 3x5, horizontal- Rat Quantity 160 K10036: Sentinel Media Holder kit Quantity 4 Sentinel-install: Sentinel install on rack prior to shipment Quantity 4 3050000: Flexflow bedding dispenser, 115v Quantity 1 The Veterans Affair currently operates 21 Allentown IVC racks approximately 2,600 cage assemblies that are fully compatible only with Allentown components. Allentown is the sole vendor able to provide the required stacking lugs, AirKup configuration, U channel exhaust collar, Edstrom EZLock watering system, rear KUP seal dimensions, and components compatible with the Ecoflo blower units already in place. To support continued growth and modernization of the OKCVAHCS animal care and research program, acquisition of additional Allentown rat and mouse IVC units, along with a compatible bedding dispenser, is essential to maintain system integrity, functional compatibility, and operational continuity. The associated North America Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 332999 and the Business Size Standard is 750 employees. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, Thursday, August 20, 2026. Information received in response to this notice must clearly demonstrate the capability of meeting the Government s need as stated above. Include any relevant information (specifications, cut sheets, brochures, capability statement, etc.) confirming the ability to supply the products and/or any services outlined in this notice. Responses to this notice are to be sent to Latonya.hughes2@va.gov. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government is not responsible for any potential costs incurred from interested parties desiring to respond to this notice.
Contact
Point of contact
Latonya Hughes
Role
Contracts Specialist
Email
latonya.hughes2@va.gov
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