Synopsis-Intent to sole source for service agreement 6 27 24 15 2024 Smiths Dectection.docx

Synopsis No. 75N96024Q00065 NIEHS, Office of Acquisitions

Replacement of Smiths X-Ray Machine

Synopsis – Notice of Intent to Sole Source

SYNOPSIS

General Information

Contracting Office Address

NIEHS

530 Davis Drive Durham, NC 27709 Description

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT AND NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS.

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), Research Triangle Park, NC intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with , SMITHS DETECTION, INC, 2202 Lakeside BLVD Edgewood, Maryland 21040-1102.

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of 41 United States Code (U.S.C.) 1901 as set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1)- Only One Responsible Source This purchase is for: Purchase a single view X-Ray inspection system for screening handbags, luggage, and personal belongings prior to entering NIEHS buildings. As part of the NIEHS life cycle replacement program NIEHS purchases a new X-Ray inspection system every 2 years. This life cycle replacement program allows for replacement of all X-Ray inspection systems in a 10-year period. All the other NIEHS X-Ray inspection systems are Smith Detection systems. The sole source selection of a Smith detection X-Ray inspection system will assist with operators training and will ensure one service warranty is needed. NIEHS Security Group utilizes five Smiths Detection X-ray scanners located throughout the NIEHS campus at key entry points to screen mail, personal luggage, bags, and backpacks brought onto the campus by visitors. This is replacing a machine that is past the end-of-service life with a new, same type of x-ray scanner. The scanners are an essential security component, reliance on properly functioning machines to screen for potentially hidden dangerous materials in personal bags and packages is crucial in maintaining a safe and secure NIEHS campus. Therefore, replacing the old machine with a new machine will support continuous high level security operations level.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE/DELIVERY: 30 – 180 DAYS AFTER ORDER

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, And Nautical System And Instrument Manufacturing). The Small Business Administration (SBA) small business size standard for this NAICS code is 1,350 Employees.

This notice of intent to sole source is not a solicitation or request for quotes. Notwithstanding, any responsible source that believes it is capable of meeting NIEHS requirement, may submit a capability statement. Responses to this posting must be submitted via email to christopher.brown3@nih.gov, by July 2, 2024, at 2:00PM EST.

Offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov. A determination by the Government not to compete this quote contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely with the discretion of the Government. Information received will only be considered for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

There is no solicitation package available. For any questions regarding this announcement, please contact Mr. Christopher Brown at the above email address.

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