VA VISN 22 Network 22 Logistics Office intends to purchase Caging Systems with accessories for the VA Long Beach Healthcare System located at 5901 E. 7th Street, Long Beach, California 90822; this procurement is 100% set-aside for Small Businesses. Contract shall be awarded following the guidelines outlined in FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13. Proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will NOT be issued, incorporates provisions and clauses as those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-26. The Request for Quotation is VA-262-08-RQ-0423ES; the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 423490 and the small business size standard is considered 100 employees. DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS: (1) Stainless steel mouse housing for 140 mouse cages. (Quantity: 2) Including: a. #9 Udel cages with stainless steel grommet. b. Cover stainless steel #1A to hold feed only. C. Filter covers #1 Udel with handle, slot and Reemay, d. Cardholder stainless steel vertical 3 x 5. e. HEPA filter / Blower Module to provide HEPA filtered air for both the supply air and exhaust air. F. Rack diameter: 28"W x 67" L x 90" H. (2) Edstrom Automatic watering system with "140" reverse "S" A-141 standard valves. (Functions with our Edstrom water system). (Quantity: 2). (3) Edstrom Automatic watering system with "140" reverse "S" A-160 bedding resistant valves. (Functions with our Edstrom water system). (Quantity: 2). (4) Automatic watering system with "140" reverse "S" A-167 Bedding resistant quick release valves. Rack 32" (Functions with our Edstrom water system.) (Quantity: 2). (5) Stainless steel caging system to house 70 rat cages (Quantity: 1) Including: a. #4 Udel Rat cages with stainless steel grommet, b. Cage cover stainless steel #4A to hold feed only, c. Filter covers #0 Udel with handle, slots and Reemay, d. The cardholder stainless steel vertical 3 x 5, e. HEPA Filter / Blower Module to provide HEPA filtered air for both the supply air and the exhaust air. f. Rack dimension: 28" W x 72" L x 80" H. (6) Edstrom automatic watering system with "70" reverse "S" A-141 standard valves (Qty: 1). (7) Edstrom automatic watering system with "70" reverse "S" A-160 bedding resistant valves. (Quantity: 1). (8) Edstrom automatic watering system with "70" reverse "S" A-167 Bedding resistant quick release valves. Rack 32". Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement and submit a quote. The Government shall consider all proposals received by 1:00 PM Pacific Standard Time, August 21, 2008. Inquires will only be accepted in writing by mail, or by facsimile at (562) 826-5828. Information can be sent to the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network 22 Logistics Office, Bldg. 149, Attn: Edna Sanchez, 5901 E. 7th Street, Long Beach, CA 90822 or via fax 562-826-5828. Fax submissions must be followed up with a confirmation to the Purchasing Agent via email at [email protected].

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