Research Equip (LAMb) - Independent Ventilated Cage Systems - COLUMBIA | EDA: 9/25/26
Special Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Due Nov 2, 2026, 1:00 PM (UTC-5), 15 days left.
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| Solicitation number | 36C24E26P0038_2 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| Office | Rpo East (36C24E) |
| Notice type | Special Notice |
| Set-aside | None |
| Posted | Oct 2, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 2, 2026, 1:00 PM (UTC-5) (15 days left) |
Official notice and attachments
Description
Sole Source Post-Award Notice Subject: Sole Source Post-Award Notice Notice Number: 36C24E26P0038_1 Award Date: September 04, 2026
- Contracting Agency Information Agency/Organization Name: Veterans Health Administration Department/Division: Regional Procurement East Division Address: Building 32 Suite 1A1111, 101 Delafield Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215-1802
- Contractor Information Contractor Name: Allentown, LLC Address: 165 ROUTE 526, ALLENTOWN, NJ 08501
- Contract Details Contract Title: Independent Ventilated Cage Systems Contract Number: 36C24E26P0038 Total Award Value: $470,515.00 USD Period of Performance: September 25, 2026, to December 30, 2026
- Description of Requirement Independent Ventilated Cage Systems (IVC)
- Justification for Sole Source Award In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b) / 8.405-6(a)(2) this contract was awarded on a sole source basis because proprietary highly specialized service with no substitutes manufactured exclusively by Allentown, LLC. No other vendor manufactures, distributes, or services this specific system. Allentown, LLC is the only known source capable of fulfilling this requirement without causing unacceptable delays, duplication of costs, or compatibility issues with existing infrastructure.
- Point of Contact For any questions regarding this notice, please contact: Name/Title: Latonya Hughes-Contract Specialist Email: [email protected] See attached document: JA OVER SAT - Individually Ventilated Cage system COLUMBIA 470K_Redacted.
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