The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences intends to negotiate as a sole source for the Brand name Tecan Infinite F500 Multidetection Microplate Reader and components with Tecan US INC, Durham, NC 27703, pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1)-only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirement. This procurement is for 1 each Tecan Infinite F500 Multidetection Microplate Reader, Part #30019337; 1 each Luminescence Option (includes dual color), Part #30018141; 1 each Fluorescence Polarization Option, Part #30019333; 1 each Bottom Read UV/VIS Option, Part #30017907; 1 each HTRF Option, Part #30022327; 1 each Injector Option (500, 1,000ul or 2,500ul syringe), Part #30018541; 1 each Injector Option (500ul, 1,000ul or 2,500ul syringe); 1 each Magellan “data reduction” Reader Software, Part #30038027; 1 each Installation/start-up Training (w/new Reader purchase). The Tecan Infinite F500 Multidetection Microplate Reader and components will be used to analyze protein-protein interactions in living cells in response to drug treatment. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability by submitting written capabilities/specifications to the Contracting Officer at the address stated in this posting. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, all responses received within 8 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 8 days of this notice to determine whether a qualified source is more advantageous to the Government, an order will be placed with Tecan US INC. The NAICS Code is 423450/100 Emp. This procurement is to be processed using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in conjunction with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and is not expected to exceed the Simplified Acquisition threshold of $100,000. There is no solicitation package available. For any questions regarding this announcement, please contact Melissa Gentry via email at [email protected].

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