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J -- MAINTENANCE OF (3) HITACHI 914 CHEMICAL ANALYZERS SOL CC-95-16 POC Lynniese Cosey, Contract Specialist (301) 496-3704 or Patrick J. Williams, Contracting Officer (301) 496-3704. The Clinical Center of the National Institutes of Health intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Boehringer Manheim Corporation under the Authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1), as set forth in FAR 6.301-1, the maintenance (preventative and remedial), technical support services and emergency repairs of 3 Hitachi 914 Chemical Analyzers used for patient care and research in the Clinical Center. A one (1) year period with four (4) twelve (12) month option periods. The Contractor must provide evidence of: (1) ability to maintain the equipment, in accordance with all of the Original Equipment Manufacturer's (OEM) written standards for maintenance of this Hitachi 914 equipment including all proprietary hardware and software: (2) having a complete inventory of spare parts adequate to provide full maintenance service: (3) being able to provide all software and hardware updates which Hitachi announces for the covered equipment during the contract period; and (4) the ability to respond to emergency service calls within twenty-four (24) hours. It is the Government's belief that these requirements can be met only by Boehringer Manheim Corporation. All responses must be written and received within 45 calendar days from the published date of this notice. Oral communication is not acceptable and will not be honored. Any firm believing it has the ability to meet the Government's requirement is invited to respond to this notice furnishing clear and convincing documentation demonstrating their ability to meet, at a minimum, all the stated performance and capabilities to accomplish the subject contract. A determination by the Government to open the requirement to competition is based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will not pay for preparation or submission of any information submitted in response to this synopsis. See Numbered Note(s): 22. (0184)

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