ec800 Flow Cyometer

Added: Nov 22, 2016 2:34 pm THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE ORDER 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 and issue an order with Sony Biotechnology Inc., San Jose, CA 95112 under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b). Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This purchase is for renewal of a one (1) year maintenance agreement on a Sony ec800 Flow Cytometer, Serial No. EC800/A02-0108; POS: Service includes parts, timely maintenance and upgrade services on this instrument. The period of service is 1/1/2017 - 12/31/2017 with four additional option years. This instrument analyses cell in flow having multiple parameters for analysis using both light scattering and fluorescent properties of the cell. The ec800 flow cytometry is manufactured and sold exclusively by Sony Biotechnology Inc. The technology is a Sony Biotechnology's proprietary product and no other source of suppliers can provide genuine Sony Biotechnology parts and upgrade service or services on this instrument. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability. Award is subject to approval of the Sole Source Justification. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals or quotations; however, an interested party may submit a statement of capabilities if they believe they can meet the above requirement. The statement of capabilities must be submitted in writing and contain sufficient detail to allow the Government to determine if the party can provide the requirement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely with the discretion of the Government. All responses must be received within 15 days from the date of publication of this synopsis. Information received will normally be considered for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. If no affirmative responses are received within 15 days of this notice, an award will be made to Sony Biotechnology Inc. The NAICS Code/Size is 811219/20.5M. This procurement is to be processed using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. There is no solicitation package available. No faxed documents will be accepted. For any questions regarding this announcement, please contact Tanya Shields via email shields3@niehs.nih.gov.