This is a notice of intent, not a request for a proposal. A solicitation document will not be issued and proposals will not be requested. The National Institute on Drug Abuse, Office of Acquisitions-Neurosciences, Station Support/Simplified Acquisition Branch, intends to negotiate on a noncompetitive basis with Carl Zeiss Microimaging, Inc., 1 Zeiss Drive, Thornwood, NY, 10594-1996 for a Confocal and Multiphoton Microscope with GSA Schedule holders. This acquisition will be processed in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures FAR Part 13.106-1(b). The Government is in the process of purchasing accessories from GSA contract held by Carl Zeiss. Following are accessories of the Confocal and Multiphoton Microscope: • Lamphousing 12V/100W w/Collector • Extension Cable f/HAL 12V 100W f/447219 • Universal Mounting Frame P f/Ergo • FL Filter Set 43 CY 3 Shift Free • FL Filter Set 38 Endow GFP, Shift Free • Reflector Module FL EC P&C • EC Plan-Neofluar 5x/0.16 WD=13.6 M27 • EC Plan-Neofluar 10x/0.30 WD=5.2 M27 • Plan-Apochromat 63x/1.40 Oil DIC M27 • DIC Slider PA 63x/1.4 III HR • Eyepiece W PL 10x/23 Focusing • EC Plan-Neofluar 100x/1.3 Oil WD=0.2 M27 • C-Mount 1x f/60mm Interface • Axio Observer Z1 Stand Mot • Z-drive Operation Flat Left Imgr/Obsrvr • Nosepiece 6x H/DIC Mot M27 f/Observer • Optovar Mount 1 Position Fixed • Sideport 60N L/R 3 pos f/Observer • Mirror Insert VIS f/BaseSider f/Vert200 • Binoc Tube 45/23 f/Axio Observer • TFT Docking Station • Illum Carrier Tilt Back f/Observer Z1 • Interface f/0.55 Mot Condser & Shutter • Condser LD 0.35 H/Ph0/Ph1/Ph2/DIC • FL/HD Light Train Man f/Observer • Shutter FL, Internal f/Observer • Reflector Turret 6x Mot f/Observer • Glass Cover f/FL Turret Axiovert 200 Therefore based on the aforementioned facts, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirement FAR 6.301-1. Interested parties may identify their interest and submit statement of capabilities in response to this synopsis on or before 12:00noon August 27, 2009. All information furnished must be in writing and must contain sufficient details to allow the government to determine if it can meet the above unique specifications described herein. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purposed of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Responses to the synopsis number 1163733 may be submitted electronically to the NIDA, Station Support/Simplified Acquisition Branch [email protected] Attention: Jasmine Snoddy, Contract Specialist.

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