The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), Research Triangle Park, NC intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Amnis Corp., Seattle, WA 98121, pursuant to 41 U.S.C.253(c)(1)--Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This request is for #500310 - One (1) year service contract on ImageStreamX Flow Cytometer including all installed options. This instrument is used for analysis of cells in flow at rates up to 1000 cells per second using high-resolution microscopy. Due to the sensitivity and proprietary technology of this system, parts, maintenance, and upgrade services cannot be provided by third parties. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, all responses received within 5 days from the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely with the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. If no affirmative responses are received within 5 days of this notice to determine whether a qualified source is more advantageous to the Government, the order will be issued to Amnis Corp. The NAICS Code/Size is 811219/$19.0 Million. This procurement is to be processed using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in conjunction with FAR Part 12 Commercial Item Acquisition of Commercial Items. There is no solicitation package available. For any questions regarding this announcement, please contact Dee Lunney via email [email protected].

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