CAGE and RACK WASHER - CINCINNATI

This action is being modified to allow time for a site visit. The site visit is scheduled for July 23, 2026, at 01:00PM. The site visit is not mandatory. If you are interested in attending, please reach out to Latoya Walker, latoya.walker1@va.gov, and a please cc Percy Johnson, at percy.johnson2@va.gov. In addition to the site visit, The SOW has been updated, Salient Charateristics have been added. And questions that have been sent to the Contracting Officer have been addressed.

These documents are listed in the attachments This is a Brand Name or Equal solicitation for the purchase of a Cage Rack Washer Sterilizer is required in order to maintain VHA Office of Research Oversight (ORO) Accreditations and American Association for Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) Accreditations as it has been determined that there have been repeated mechanical deficiencies in Cincinnati VA Veterinarian Medical Unit equipment that could pose a threat to the safety of laboratory animals.

The contractor shall provide all resources necessary to accomplish the deliveries described in this statement of work (SOW). Contractor shall procure and deliver 1 Cage Rack Washer that requires no building modifications. Delivery will be made to the Cincinnati VA Medical Center, 3200 Vine Street, Building 14, Cincinnati OH 45220, Research Dock.