Replacement of Hanging Cage Systems with Freestanding Animal Housing Racks
The NIH Division of Veterinary Resources in Poolesville, Maryland requires custom fabrication, delivery, and installation of freestanding animal housing rack systems to replace hanging cage infrastructure in Building 103, with work performed at that facility. The racks must be compatible with existing primate cages and drinking-water systems, fit through existing doorways, support at least 32 primates per holding room across two rooms, and include washdown/dry-bedding flexibility, waste pans, and high-temperature casters. A prototype rack must be fabricated, tested, and approved before full production, and the contractor will provide training, documentation, and final operational testing. A site visit is scheduled for September 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET, with advance RSVP required by September 11, 2026. A single firm-fixed-price contract is anticipated under full-and-open competition, with award based on technical approach, relevant experience/past performance, and price.