NOI_SS_75N91023Q00111.pdf

Notice of Intent to Sole Source

GENERAL INFORMATION/CLASSIFICATION

Title: Preventive Maintenance, Emergency Service, Support, and

Coverage for one (1) Government‐Owned Titan Krios High Resolution Electron Microscope

Notice Type: Pre‐Solicitation Solicitation Number: 75N91023Q00111 Posted Date: 06/27/2023 Response Date: 07/05/2023 by 10:00 A.M. EST PSC Code: J066 (Maint/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment – Instruments and

Laboratory Equipment) NAICS Code: 811210 (811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and

Maintenance)

ISSUED BY: National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute (NCI), Office of Acquisitions (OA)

DESCRIPTION:

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute (NCI), Laboratory of Cell Biology (LCB) plans to procure, on a sole source basis, preventive maintenance for one (1) Government‐Owned Titan Krios High Resolution Electron Microscope (S/N D3211) and a Vitrobot (S/N 190700784) from:

FEI Company 5350 NE Dawson Creek Drive Hillsboro, Oregon 97124

The response close date of the notice for this requirement is in accordance with FAR 5.203(b).

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 811210 (811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) and the business size standard is $34.0 Million.

The Government‐Owned one (1) Titan Krios High Resolution Electron Microscope (S/N D3211) and Vitrobot (190700784) must be calibrated accurately and maintained according to the manufacturer’s specifications by authorized Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) trained service engineers. Any deviation from the design specifications could compromise the integrity of data for ongoing research studies. FEI Company is the original manufacturer, distributor, and the sole provider of preventive maintenance service, emergency service, proprietary firmware maintenance/upgrades, genuine OEM replacement parts, and OEM‐ trained technical support for troubleshooting and diagnosing issues that arise during regular operation of the two instruments. The required services are not authorized through any other entity.

Notice of Intent to Sole Source

This notice is not a request for competitive quotations. However, if any interested party, especially a small business, believes it can meet the Government’s needs, it may submit a capability statement for the Government to consider. The response and any other information furnished must be in writing and must contain sufficient details to allow NCI to determine if the party can perform the requirement. Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Contracting Officer, John Russell, at John.Russell3@nih.gov no later than 10:00 A.M. EST on Wednesday, July 05, 2023 (07/05/23). 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 for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government reserves the right to use the information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. To receive an award, Contractors must be registered and have valid certification through SAM.GOV. Please reference the notice number (75N91023Q00111) on all correspondence.

***Please reference attached Statement of Work for more details pertaining to the nature of the work to be performed.***