Agilent Certified Pre-owned 1260 Infinity II LC

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to negotiate a contract on a
sole source basis with Agilent Technologies, Inc Santa Clara, CA. The purpose of the contract is for the supply and maintenance of Agilent Certified Pre-owned 1260 Infinity II LC devices to the National Eye Institute (NEI). The 1260 Infinity II LC from Agilent Technologies offers the widest choice of modules for analytical High-Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC). Reliable instrumentation combines with latest column technologies and advanced supplies to guarantee robust separation and detection performance. Easy column handling and superior sample logistics, from sample submission to data analysis, ensure fast turnaround times and highest instrument utilization. Seamless method transfers and stepwise upgrade paths facilitate risk-free integration in current infrastructure, for a non-disruptive transition to highest performance. As part of the arrangement, there will be a trade-in of old 1200 HPLC devices previously procured from Agilent Technologies.

Responses
The proposed acquisition action is for items and/or services for which the
Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the
authority of FAR 13.106-1 (b). If you believe you can provide the items or
services, please forward capability statements to john.alozie@nih.gov by 5PM (ET) on Thursday, February 07, 2019 and reference solicitation number NIHOLAO-OD3-NOI-5231228.

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