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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation number is RFQ839465 and solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-27. Delivery and acceptance will be at Bethesda, Maryland. Delivery is anticipated to be February 10, 2009. The National Institute on Drug Abuse on behalf of the National Institute on Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), has a requirement for two (2) Mai Tai HP DS with the following specifications: completely automated one box mode-locked ti sapphire laser source with DeepSee dispersion compensation, wide tuning range 690-1040 nm, highest average power >2.5 W at 800 nm, >1.0 W at 700 nm, >1.0 W at 920 nm, 400 m W at 1020 nm. These lasers are to be fitted into a Leica TCS SP5 confocal and two photon microscope. The provisions at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items, is applicable. Specific evaluation criteria are: (1) Ability to meet the technical requirements (2) past performance (3) ability to meet the delivery time. Offers will also be evaluated on best value in relation to price. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, with its offer. Clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Condition Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

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