NOTICE OF INTENT to Sole Source.docx

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: 75N95021Q00233

2. TITLE: Advanced Image Analysis Module (AIAM) upgrade to existing FCS Express Image Cytometry Analysis Software (FCSE) provided by De Novo Software (DNS).

3. NAICS Code: 541511, Custom Computer Programming Services

4. RESPONSE DATE:

July 21, at 11:00 am Eastern Time.

5. PRIMARY POINT OF CONTACT:

Polina Klimenkova polina.klimenkova@nih.gov Phone: 301-443-6677

6. DESCRIPTION:

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) intends to award a sole source contract under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 13.106-1 (b) Soliciting from a single source. For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available. This contract will be awarded to De Novo Software (DNS), to procure:

· Advanced Image Analysis Module (AIAM) upgrade to existing FCS Express Image Cytometry Analysis Software (FCSE) provided by DNS.

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE and SET ASIDE STATUS

The intended procurement is classified under NAICS code 541511 with a Size Standard of $30 mil.

This acquisition is not set aside for small businesses.

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT

Flow and Imaging Cytometry Core Facility (FICCF) needs to purchase a customized Advanced Image Analysis Module (AIAM) upgrade to existing FCS Express Image Cytometry Analysis Software (FCSE) provided by De Novo Software (DNS) that is currently maintained as a basic site license at the Facility.

CONTRACTING WITHOUT PROVIDING FOR FULL OR OPEN COMPETITION DETERMINATION

The determination by the Government to award a contract without providing for full and open competition is based upon the market research conducted. FCS Express Site License from De Novo Software is required to enable multi-parametric flow and image cytometry data analyses by current users supported by NINDS Flow and Imaging Core Facility. This project is a continuation of an existing De Novo software license procurement that was purchased under POTS # 21-001704. DNS have no resellers for the requested software services.

In accordance with FAR part 10, the market research was conducted to reach this determination. Specifically, contacted knowledgeable individuals in Government and industry regarding market capabilities to meet requirements, reviewed the results of recent market research undertaken to meet similar or identical requirements. Finally, a review of the GSA Advantage, and previous government acquisitions returned no results that meet all of the requirements. Therefore, DNS is the only known source who is capable of meeting the needs of this requirement.

The intended source is:

De Novo Software 207 N. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91107

CLOSING STATEMENT

THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this notice.

A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The information received will normally be considered solely for the purposes of determining whether to proceed on a non-competitive basis or to conduct a competitive procurement.

Responses to this notice shall contain sufficient information to establish the interested parties' bona-fide capabilities for fulfilling the requirement and include: unit price, list price, shipping and handling costs, the delivery period after contract award, the prompt payment discount terms, the F.O.B. Point (Destination or Origin), the Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size. All offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov. FAR clauses 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items and 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items apply to this acquisition.

All responses must be received by the closing date and time of this announcement and must reference the solicitation number, 75N95021Q00233. Responses must be submitted electronically to Polina Klimenkova, Contract Specialist, at polina.klimenkova@nih.gov. U.S. Mail and Fax responses will not be accepted.