The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price delivery order to B&B Microscopes, LTD (490 Lowries Run Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237) for the purchase of an Olympus BX63 microscope with brightfield and fluorescence capabilities, and DP73 digital camera with corresponding software and PC equipment. The Olympus BX63 is the only microscope that has compatibility with existing equipment and software, and its imaging capabilities will add flexibility to the Shared Imaging Facility located in the Pathology & Physiology Branch of the Health Effects Laboratory Division. This contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) (SAP) and 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) (1). Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, all quotations/responses received within three (3) days of the issuance of this notice will be considered by the government. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Any quotation/response should be emailed to Contract Specialist Michael Lankford at [email protected] by COB Friday, April 3, 2015.

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