The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Coherent Laser Group, 5100 Patrick Henry Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95054, pursuant to 41 U.S.C.253(c)(1)--Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This is the only known source that can provide Chameleon–Ultra Ti:Sapphire Laser that is designed specifically to work with the existing Zeiss Microscope and software in the NIEHS Laboratory of Neurobiology (it is an upgrade replacing the Government-owned Chameleon laser that is currently part of the Zeiss system) and provides a 150 femtosecond laser with a tunable range of 700 - 1040 nm with > 2 watts of power at the peak for two photon imaging of neuronal processes in living slices of mammalian brain on a Zeiss 510 confocal microscope. Any firm believing itself capable of providing this product may respond by submitting a written narrative statement of capability within 15 days of date of notice to Paula Pier at the above address, or by fax no. 919-541-5117, for consideration by the agency. Response must include detailed technical information and other technical literature demonstrating the ability to meet these requirements. Responses shall also include itemized pricing that is sufficient to make a determination that competition is feasible. If no affirmative responses are received within 15 days of this notice to determine whether a qualified source is more advantageous to the Government, an order will be placed with Coherent Laser Group. The NAICS Code/Size is 3341516/500EM. This purchase 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 $100,000. There is no solicitation package available. For any questions regarding this announcement, please contact Paula Pier via email [email protected].*****

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