This is a synopsis prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisitions Procedures.  This is a Notice of Intent.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are NOT being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The announcement number for this acquisition is NIH-OD3278068 and is being issued under the authority of FAR Subpart 6.302-1, 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1)  Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.  The anticipated award date is March 17, 2014.  This acquisition will be processed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 541690 which has a size dollar standard of $7.0M.

The National Institutes of Health, Office of the Director, Office of Logistics and Acquisitions Operations, on the behalf of  National Institute of Nursing Research intends to procure on a sole source basis from SMK Enterprises Sonography Services (flow-mediated dilation ultrasound measurement and analysis for Direct Research Support, Project Communication Support for The Projects: Effects of Dietary Blackcurrent Extract and PCSO-524 on Endothelial Function and Biomarkers of Vascular Health; and Effects of Tart Cherry and Aroniaberry Supplementation on Endothelial Function and Cardiovascular Measures in Healthy Older Adults: Interactions with Genotype and Proteome. The projects require experience performing analysis of FMD studies  using the Brachial Artery Workstation, and will participate in data collection and analysis for research ,preparation of reports and maintain accurate and precise documentation.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations.  Responses must be submitted no later than 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST), March17, 2014 to Tonia Ellen. For delivery through the Postal Service, the address is NIH/OD/OLAO/OA Simplified Acquisitions -  6011 Executive Blvd, 5^th Floor,  MSC 7663, Rockville, MD  20852. 

Electronic submission will not be accepted. Determination by the Government not to compete the proposed acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. 

Please reference the announcement number on all correspondence.