Upgrade/Expansion Ultrasonicator Technology/Equipment

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) intends to negotiate on an other than full and open competition for an Upgrade/Expansion Ultrasonicator Technology/Equipment with Covaris, Inc. Covaris, Inc. is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of the Ultrasonicator and they do not have any authorized third party resellers. This is not a request for proposal. All responsible sources who are certified by Covaris, Inc. as authorized third party resellers/service providers may submit a proposal showing their capabilities and past performance repairing this type of equipment. The vendors shall provide certification from OEM that they are authorized reseller/service provider and have access to OEM parts and supplies. All responsible sources may submit a response that will be considered. This will be a firm fixed price contract in accordance with the statutory authority for this sole source requirement 41 U.S.C. 253 (c) (1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 only one source available, no substitutions possible, and replacement parts must be compatible with existing equipment. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Offers must be submitted no later than 5:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, May 21, 2016. To brad.engel@nih.gov.