MODIFICATION
65 -- Marmoset Cages - Amendment 1
- Notice Date
- 9/22/2014
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- NAICS
- 333111
— Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Drug Abuse, Station Support/Simplified Acquisitions, 31 Center Drive, Room 1B59, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892
- ZIP Code
- 20892
- Solicitation Number
- HHS-NIH-NIDA(SS-SA)-2014-CSS503
- Archive Date
- 10/10/2014
- Point of Contact
- Andrea McGee, Phone: 3014358718
- E-Mail Address
-
amcgee@nida.nih.gov
(amcgee@nida.nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- Picture of current marmoset cages This request for proposal includes the fabrication, crating, shipping, surcharges and handling of twenty-four (24) non-human primate housing units for the housing of marmosets. The cages under procurement must promote maximum socialization, visibility, and openness. These factors are important for both our animal(s) and investigative staff. The research supported by our program relates to animal development, behavior, and mental acuity. In addition, adequate visualization of the animals is critical to make accurate behavioral assessments. All of these factors can be impacted by environmental factors related to the caging chosen to house the animals. Caging commonly used to house marmosets is often dark, noisy, and lacks the degree of openness required to promote maximum socialization and interactions required between both animals and investigative/care staff. In addition, other caging styles are constructed of tubular steel frames, which ensure the durability of the caging at the expense of ergonomics and noise. A noisy environment can add to stress and abnormal behaviors both of which can adversely impact our research. Although interchangeability of cage components is an ideal management feature between current and future cage designs (i.e. cage pans, etc.), the importance of removing research variables is of critical importance for our program when choosing a cage style or manufacturer. Older style caging systems do not meet the requirements of our current developmental and behavioral research paradigms and the movement of animals between two drastically different styles of caging can introduce variables which can adversely impact our studies. The following cage specifications and photograph detail the requirements of this procurement*: See Attachment •One Over One Racking Unit; Two Cages Per Rack •Rack Dimensions: ~89 ¼" Height (With Wheels) x ~32 ¾" Width x ~30 ¾" Depth •The rack is supported by four (4) u-tube constructed corner brackets. Additional supports and support construction would be acceptable if they add to the stability and durability of the unit without detracting from the racks ability to be sanitized or visibility of the animals. •Wheels: Four (4), 4" diameter, non-marking, heavy-duty; the front two wheels shall have brakes and the back two wheels shall be without brakes; ideally the wheels should be able to be autoclaved, have stainless steel casters and Zerk fittings in the axle and raceway. •Cage Dimensions: 38 ½ " Height x 30" Width x 31" Depth •Cage Construction: 1" Height x ½" Width Stainless Steel Mesh; 304 Stainless Steel •The top, bottom and sides of each cage shall be constructed of the same mesh, with the possible exception of the left side as outlined below. •Although the cage may be completely constructed out of mesh, the ideal cage shall have a solid left side panel constructed out of stainless steel or other durable material which can be easily sanitized. •Each cage shall have: a) two (2) stainless steel internal perching/resting shelves, 6" wide, front to back, 14" above the cage floor, one to the left and the other to the right of the cage; and b) one (1), one 12" deep, cage wide shelf, located at the back of the cage, 24" above the cage floor; each shelf shall be warp resistant, and constructed of 1" height x ½" width stainless steel mesh; the front rim of each shelf shall be supported by 1" x 1" stainless steel bracket to support perching •Cage Door: ~12" Wide x 16" Height; door is placed centered on the cage front; door is secured by two (2) spring loaded latches. •Excreta Pan: Each cage shall have a pan constructed of stainless steel or other durable material (~ 1 ¼" Height x 29 ¾" Width x 30 ¾" Depth); pans shall be stackable and durable; ideally the pans should have side lugs which allow soiled pans to be stacked without loss of excreta. •Excreta pans shall be supported on 1" x 1" brackets on the side and back of the racking unit. *All Dimensions are Approximate
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- Place of Performance
- Address: 49 Convent Drive, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
- Zip Code: 20892
- Zip Code: 20892
- Record
- SN03523002-W 20140924/140923000409-74de1318353e721e93173effd2cfc3e4 (fbodaily.com)
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