N02RC72562-95_FBO_presol_posting.doc

General Information

Title:

Upgrade for Existing Government-Owned Zeiss 880 Airyscan Confocal Microscope System Document Type:

Pres-Solicitation / Notice of Intent to Sole Source Solicitation Number:

N02RC72562-95

Posted Date: 04/20/2017 Response Date: 05/08/2017 11:00 AM EST Classification Code: N

NAICS Code: 333314

Contracting Office Address

The Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, Office of Acquisitions, 9609 Medical Center Drive, Room 1E140, Rockville, MD 20850, UNITED STATES

Description The National Cancer Institute (NCI), Center for Cancer Research (CCR), plans to procure the following item, on a sole source basis, a Zeiss Airyscan Fast Module Upgrade from Carl Zeiss Microscopy LLC, One Zeiss Dr., Thornwood, NY 10594.

The response close date of the notice for this requirement is in accordance with FAR 5.203(a)(1). This acquisition will be processed under FAR Part 12 – Acquisition for Commercial Items and will be made pursuant to the authority in FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1); and is exempt from the requirements of FAR Part 6. The North American Industry Classification System code is 333314 and the business size standard is 500 employees.

It has been determined there are no opportunities to acquire green products or services for this procurement.

Contractor Requirements

Contractor shall provide:

· A Fast Module Upgrade compatible in all aspects (form, fit, function) to an existing government-owned Zeiss 880 Airyscan Confocal Microscope System.

· Installation of the upgrade on an existing government-owned Zeiss 880 Airyscan Confocal Microscope System.

This notice is not a request for competitive quotation. However, if any interested party, especially small business believes it can meet the above requirement, it may submit a proposal or quote for the Government to consider. The response and any other information furnished must be in writing and must contain material in sufficient detail to allow NCI to determine if the party can perform the requirement. Responses must be received in the contracting office by 11:00 AM EST, on May 8, 2017. All responses and questions must be via email to Ricky Watson, Contract Specialist at ricky.watson@nih.gov. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. In order to receive an award, contractors must be registered and have valid certification through SAM.GOV and have Representations and Certifications filled out. Reference: N02RC72562-95 on all correspondence.