Tender Description
Notice type: Special Notice · NAICS 339112 · PSC 6640 · Place of performance: Rockville, MD The National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order to purchase a stereomicroscope Olympus SZX7 manufactured by EVIDENT SCIENTIFIC, INC. The Olympus stereomicroscope SZX7 is a proven high quality and versality stereomicroscope that will be used for dual bright light and fluorescence illumination needed for inner ear microdissection of gene therapy. In accordance with FAR Part 6.302-1, the Contractor is the only known responsible source who can provide the specific continued techincal and maintenance support, replacement parts per manufacturer standards. The NIH has an ongoing requirement that requires the use of microscope for its unique functionalities required in processing gene therapy specimens. This equipment is essential in performing the mission on the Agency and program. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. However, any party that believes it can provide the services as stated herein may submit a written capability statement that clearly supports and demonstrates their ability to satisfy the requirement. A determination by the Government to compete this proposed award based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. It is anticipated that an award will be issued approximately five (5) days after the date of this notice unless the Government determines that another organization has the capability to meet this requirement. Please email responses to Sharmaine.fagan@nih.gov no later than 08:00 a.m. EST on Monday, September 11, 2023. The following items shall be part of this requirement: Stereomicroscope Olympus SZX7 and associated equipment, repalcement parts and accesories.
- Country
- United States
- Published
- 07 Sept 2023
- Closing date
- 11 Sept 2023
- Procedure
- Special Notice