In accordance with FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures and as documented by FAR Part 13.501, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), NIDDK Acquisitions Branch, National Library of Medicine (NLM), intends to procure the following equipment on a sole-source basis from Appropriate Technical Resources, Inc., P.O. Box 460, Laurel, MD 20725. The equipment must be Brand Name or Equal to the INFORS Multitron Incubator System with the following specifications: 110102 - AJ125TC Multitron II TC 25mm with Top Cooler and Cooling Coil, 115V, 60Hz, quantity = 1 110102.1 - AJ125C Multitron II CC 25 mm with Cooling Coil, 115V, 60Hz, quantity = 2 151900 - CO110 Integrated CO2 with door latches, quantity = 3 152000 - HC110 Humidity Option with baffle and cover.A distilled water source is required for humidification of this equipment; this can be as simple as a carboy placed on top, quantity = 3 152200 - Humidity carboy kit, quantity = 1 120011 - ATM00 tray w/Green Squares, quantity = 3 140100 - Triple stacking kit, ZM112, ZM110, ZM106, quantity = 1 150130 - ZM105 Darkening Window, quantity = 3 Other suitable features: Each shaker will have independent control of CO2, temperature, humidity and speed allowing three experiments to run simultaneously; CO2 is integrated via IR sensor and controlled directly on front display panel; 100% CO2 gas is used; The Multitron is 42 W X 34 D and has stacking capabilities; Multitron door opens downward allowing the tray to slide out completely, no mechanical lever; each shaker can hold 8x4.0L flask.Appropriate Technical Resources, Inc. is the sole provider of this equipment and meets all of our requirements. In addition, this equipment is designed to take up minimal space, which is an important factor due to space constraints. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, if any other interested party believes that it can meet the requirements it may submit a statement of capabilities. The capability statement and any other information furnished must be in writing, and must contain material in sufficient detail to allow a determination of the partys ability to meet all of the foregoing requirements. The determination to compete or not compete the proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. It is anticipated that the requirement will be available for award fifteen (15 days) after the publication of this synopsis. Contact information: Lisa Josephowitz, [email protected]. Fax quotations must contain offerors names, address, telephone and fax number. FAX quotations will only be accepted if dated and signed by an authorized company representative. FAX NUMBER 301-480-7443.Confidentiality: No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation (s).

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