SOLICITATION NOTICE
J -- Service Protection Plan for Union Biometrica COPAS Instrument
- Notice Date
- 4/17/2014
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 811219
— Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Office of Acquisitions, Office of Management, 530 Davis Drive, Durham, North Carolina, 27713, United States
- ZIP Code
- 27713
- Solicitation Number
- VS3338360
- Archive Date
- 4/25/2015
- Point of Contact
- Valarie K Sims, Phone: 919-541-0460
- E-Mail Address
-
sims3@niehs.nih.gov
(sims3@niehs.nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT AND NOT A REQUETS FOR QUOTATIONS.The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), Research Triangle Park, NC intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Union Biometrica, Holliston, MA 01746, pursuant to 41 U.S.C.253(c)(1)-Only one responsible source and no other supplies or service will satisfy agency requirements. This purchase is for the following renewal: 1) 900-9900-999 (1 each)- Total Service Protection Plan with Laser Coverage, Serial # U06-0208-103/U06-0227-084. This premier protection plan provides 12 months of complete service coverage; unlimited emergency service guaranteed to be within 24 hours by telephone and on-site within 72 hours of customer's request; all replacement parts are provided at no charge for parts that become marginal or defective due to normal use during the agreement period; unlimited telephone support 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST (0900-1700) Monday -Friday. The period of service is May 1, 2014-April 30, 2015. The COPAS biosorters are used for sorting and quantifying model organisms used in assessing chemical toxicity. The screening system is used in chemical and pharmaceutical industries to lower production costs and reduce product development time as well as in government regulatory agencies for rapid assessment and development of regulatory policy. Union Biomerica is the manufacturer and sole distributor for these instruments. They are the only company that provides replacement parts, computer software, and service for these machines. The laser excitation and detection systems in these machines require sensitive and precise optical calibration and the specifications for replacement parts are proprietary. The same is true for the fluidics controls in these machines. 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 proposal; 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 note advantageous to the Government, an order will be placed Union Biometrica. The NAICS Code /Size is 811219/19.0M. 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 Valarie K. Sims via email sims3@niehs.gov.*****
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