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Research Equip (LAMb) - Independent Ventilated Cage Systems - COLUMBIA | EDA: 9/25/26

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF › RPO EAST (36C24E)

Response deadlineNov 2, 2026 1:00 PM EST · 26 days left
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Response deadline
Nov 2, 2026 1:00 PM EST · 26 days left
Posted
Oct 2, 2026 12:00 AM EDT
Notice type
Special Notice
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Current status
Open

Notice details

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Open
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Other
Notice ID
59e616503fa1413badd5e8d4325a7f93
Solicitation number
36C24E26P0038_2

Description

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Sole Source Post-Award Notice Subject: Sole Source Post-Award Notice Notice Number: 36C24E26P0038_1 Award Date: September 04, 2026 1. 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 2. Contractor Information Contractor Name: Allentown, LLC Address: 165 ROUTE 526, ALLENTOWN, NJ 08501 3. 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 4. Description of Requirement Independent Ventilated Cage Systems (IVC) 5. 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. 6. Point of Contact For any questions regarding this notice, please contact: Name/Title: Latonya Hughes-Contract Specialist Email: Latonya.hughes2@va.gov See attached document: JA OVER SAT - Individually Ventilated Cage system COLUMBIA 470K_Redacted.

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Contacts

Latonya Hughes
Primary
latonya.hughes2@va.gov
Phone: 3037125826

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  • Description“Sole Source Post-Award Notice Subject: Sole Source Post-Award Notice Notice Number: 36C24E26P0038_1 Award Date: September 04, 2026 1. Contracting Agency Information Agency/Organization Name:”
  • Description“cialized 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 ”

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