The NIDA IRP Confocal and Electron Microscopy Core (CEMC) requires an upgrade on the ZeissSigma VP scanning electron microscopy (SEM). This purchase seeks to add a focal chargecompensator (FCC) as an extension to the SEM's currently installed Gatan 3View2 system.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number is 75N95019Q00312 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotations (RFQ).

The response to this combined synopsis/solicitation is due no later than August 26, 2019 at 12:30 P.M. Eastern Standard Time (EST). Proposal submitted after the deadline may not be considered. The response must be submitted in a "read-only" electronic format to the Contract Specialist Anna Chiang at [email protected] and Contracting Officer, Andrew Hotaling at [email protected]. In the response, Offerors shall cite the RFQ number 75N95019Q00312 and the name of firm in the subject line of email submittal. Fax responses will not be accepted.

In addition the Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size must be included in the response. All offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov.

Request for additional information and clarification may be sent to Contract Specialist, Anna Chiang at [email protected] on or before August 26, 2019 at at 12:30 P.M EST.