Synopsis Intent to sole source 16 NOV 2022.pdf

Synopsis No. 75N96023Q00007

NIEHS, Office of Acquisitions

Nanostring Prep Stations and Scanner Service agreement

Synopsis

SYNOPSIS

General Information

Document Type: Synopsis Synopsis Number: 75N96023Q00007 Posted Date: November 16, 2022 Original Response Date: November 21, 2022 Current Response Date: November 21, 2022 Set Aside: N/A NAICS Code: 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument

Manufacturing

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 NANOSTRING TECHNOLOGIES, INC (UEI:

JEKKWSBFM2K4), 530 Fairview Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109

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: Nanostring Prep Stations and Scanner Multi‐year Service Agreement

The Molecular Genomics Core (MGC) utilizes the Nanostring nCounter Scanner and Prep Stations for performing experiments to assess gene expression changes. Nanostring is the sole provider of the service package for its for the Scanner and Prep Station instruments. Nanostring offers a service contract that will allow the Government to maintain the equipment in working status, provide on-site visits for repair when necessary and software upgrades as needed. This technology is unique to Nanostring and no other vendor can provide the service for our Nanostring nCounter Analysis System.

Part numbers: Gold System Service Contract for 12 Months Serial numbers 1307C0100 & 1301D0100

Period of Performance

The period of performance of this order shall consist of a 12-month base period and four (1) 12-month option period as follows:

• Base Period: 12/21/2022-12/20/2023

• Option Period 1: 12/21/2023 to 12/20/2024

• Option Period 2: 12/21/2024 to 12/20/2025

• Option Period 3: 12/21/2025 to 12/20/2026

• Option Period 4: 12/21/2026 to 12/20/2027

This notice of intent is not a solicitation or request for quotes. Notwithstanding, any responsible source that believes it is capable of meeting NIEHS requirement, may submit capability statement. Responses to this posting must be submitted via email to Chantal.cornelius@nih.gov, by November 21, 2022, at 9:00 AM EST.

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 Mrs. Chantal Rosales Cornelius at the above email address.