SOLICITATION NOTICE
K -- Modification to Equipment
- Notice Date
- 8/27/2013
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 333314
— Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Acquisitons Management Branch, PO Box 12874, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, 27709
- ZIP Code
- 27709
- Solicitation Number
- TS3092240
- Point of Contact
- Tanya Shields,
- E-Mail Address
-
Shields3@niehs.nih.gov
(Shields3@niehs.nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT AND NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), Research Triangle Park NC, 27709 intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Olympus America Inc, Center Valley, PA 18034, pursuant to 41 U.S.C.253(c)(1)--Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This procurement is for EmCCD high speed camera. 1) OH-FLASH4.0U C11440-22CU; ORCA-FLASH4.0 CMOS CAMERA, USB 3.0, 30FPS - Qty 1 each. 2) OH-CAMRA 1001 * CAMRA-1001-000; Cameralink Option ORCA-FLASH 4.0, CBL & BRD - Qty 1 each. 3) OMD-SCAN * 50144; Automated Scan Slide Option (For ACQ and Stitching) - Qty 1 each. 4) OMD-SCRNAQ * 50004; Screening Acquisition Module - Qty 1 each. 5) OMD-SCRNPLAY * 50005; Screening Playback Module for any ADV and Premier - Qty 1 each. 6) OMD-SMA3LIC * 63112; SMA Plan for 3 Licenses for 1 Year - Qty 1 each. 7) OMD-RECONFIG * Metamorph Reconfiguration (Exchange Drivers or Modules). - Qty 1 each. 8) OLDL-96A360 * 96A360; Shutter Electronic 30MM LEP - Qty 1 each. 9) OLDL-99A024 * 99A024; Filter Wheel Flange Set (BX/IX/AX) - Qty 1 each. 10) Shipping cost. The current microscope is being upgraded to an Olympus microscope with Ludi shutters, filter wheels and Z-focus. Currently the software driving these peripheral devices is the Metamorph software from Meta Imaging. The current software will need to be upgraded so that it can efficiently operate the camera and this upgrade is part of the unit which is included. Additionally, the shutter is needed so that the brightfield images can also be incorporated with fluorescence images via the software. Since the physical microscope is manufactured by Olympus, they will also have the knowledge to correctly install the camera and configure the software. In addition, Olympus American Inc provides essential technical support for maintaining and servicing the equipment as well as probing assistance for developing and optimizing experimental protocols. All these facets are unique to this microscope system and can only be provided by Olympus America Inc. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability. Respond to this requirement by submitting written capabilities/specifications to the Purchasing Agent at the address stated above. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, all responses received within 8 days from the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely with the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. If no affirmative responses are received within 8 days of this notice to determine whether a qualified source is more advantageous to the Government, an order will be placed with Olympus America Inc. The NAICS Code/Size is 333314/500. This procurement is to be processed using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in conjunction with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and is not expected to exceed the Simplified Acquisition threshold of $150,000. There is no solicitation package available. For any questions regarding this announcement, please contact Tanya Shields via email shields3@niehs.nih.gov.
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