65 -- Purchase of Hydropac Rodent-Watering Systems

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to issue a sole source purchase order to Hydropac/Lab Products, 742 Sussex Avenue, PO Box 639, Seaford, DE 19973 for the Hydropac AWS-2500 Pouch Machine, a rodent watering system developed and produced by Lab Products, Inc., of Seaford, Delaware. The system consists of a proprietary one-way, disposable water valve that is attached to an FDA-approved food-grade water-filled pouch that will provide fresh, high-quality water to rodents for up to two weeks in small portable packs that can be easily transported to other CDC animal facilities. The system allows the water to be hyperchlorinated, medicated or acidified either automatically or manually. When fully implemented, water bottles will only be necessary for "special requirement" use. This system is intended for inclusion in CDC’s Disaster Plan and rodent research program. It has been approved and recommended by AAALAC. CDC believes that this requirement is met by only one provider. This procurement will be processed under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 and 6.302-2. Only one responsible source and no other sources will satisfy agency requirements. No solicitation is being issued. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. This procurement is not set-aside for small business. For contractual questions contact Linda M. Young.