The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), Research Triangle Park, NC intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Carl Zeiss MicroImaging, Inc., Thornwood, NY 10594 pursuant to 41 U.S.C.253(c)(1)--Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This procurement is for one (1) each Zeiss Axio Imager Z2 Microscope for BF. DIC and Fluorescence with Photometrics Coolsnap HQ2 including Apotome Imaging. The system consists of the following components:
Catalog No. 4300009902000000 Axio Imager Z2 Stand Mot
Catalog No. 424505000000000: NOSEPIECE 6X H/DIC MOT M27
Catalog No. 4283019901000000: FILTER WHELL EXCITATION 2X
Catalog No. 4283019901000000: FILTER WHELL EXCITATION 2X
Catalog No. 487935902000000: NEUTRAL GREY FILTER SET D
Catalog No. 4236219901000000: SHUTTER F/TRANS LIGHT A-
Catalog No. 4255020000000000: BINOC PHOTOTUBE 30/25 BIO 3
Catalog No. 44403490000000000: EYEPIECE PL 10X/25 BR FOC
Catalog No. 4307070000000000: STAGE CARRIER, DETACHABLE
Catalog No. 4283050000000000: FILTER HOLDER 3 POSITION
Catalog No. 0000001220224000: CONTRAST ENHANCMT FILTER.32
Catalog No. 4343040000000000: DUST PROTECTION SET
Catalog No. 423000000000000: LAMPHOUSING 12V 100W
Catalog No. 38007995400000000: BULB 12V 100W HAL, SWUARE
Catalog No. 4307030000000000: LINEAR SENSOR F/FOCUS DRIVE
Catalog No. 430702000000000: LINEAR SENSOR HOLDER
Catalog No. 42360199010000000: FL/HD LIGHT TRAIN MOT F/
Catalog No. 423622000000000: SHUTTER HIGH SPEED F/IMAGER
Catalog No. 423616000000000: ATTENUATOR FL MAN DISCRETE
Catalog No. 4249130000000000: FL TURR.10X MOT A-IMAGER
Catalog No. 4249310000000000: FL CUBE EC P&C A-IMAGER
Catalog No. 4880499901000000: FL FILTER SET 49 DAPI,EX G
Catalog No. 4890389901000000: FILTERSET 38 HE GFP SHIFT
Catalog No. 0000001031350000: FL FILTER SET 31 CY 3.5,
Catalog No. 4880509901000000: FL FILTER SET 50 CY5, EX BP
Catalog No. 4108092073000000: X-CITE 120Q 3M IRIS FL
Catalog No. 4203209901000000: EC PLAN-NEOFLUAR 2.5X/0.075
Catalog No. 42064099000000000: PLAN-APOCHROMAT 10X/0.45 M
Catalog No. 42065099010000000: PLAN APO 20X/0.8, WD=0.55
Catalog No. 4207629800000000; PLAN APO 40X/1.3 OIL DIC M27    Catalog No. 4207829900000000: PLAN APO 63X/1.4 OIL DIC M27
Catalog No. 426940000000000: DIC SLIDER ECPN 10,20 & PA 20
Catalog No. 4269650000000000: DIC SLIDER PA 40 1.3 III
Catalog No. 4269570000000000: DIC SLIDER PLAN APO 63 HR
Catalog No. 4267020000000000: DIC PRISM II/0.9
Catalog No. 4267030000000000: DIC PRISM III/0.9
Catalog No. 424921990100000000: ANALYZER D/DIC P&C ACR
Catalog No. 42420199020000000: CONDSR ACHR APL 0.9 H D PH
Catalog No. 41082500000500000: PHOTOMETRICS COOLSNAP HQ2
Catalog No. 41013100010000000: AV4 DRV FOR ROPER
Catalog No. 4261140000000000: C-MOUNT ADAPTER 60N 1X F/1"
Catalog No. 4109423660010000: APOTOME WITH SCOPE: IMAGER
Catalog No. 4236620000000000: APOTOME GRID H FOR IMAGER
Catalog No. 4236630000000000: APOTOME GRID M FOR IMAGER
Catalog No. 4236640000000000: APOTOME GRID L FOR IMAGER
Catalog No. 41013005000000000: AV REL 4.8 SOFTWARE
Catalog No. 0000001222047000; AV4 MOD MC/Z/T
Catalog No. 0000001281793000; AV4 MOD AUTOMEASURE PLUS
Catalog No. 0000001281794000; AV4 MOD AUTOMEASURE
Catalog No. 0000001235856000; AV4 MOD AUTOFOCUS
Catalog No. 4101310200002000; AV4 MOD COLOCALIZATION
Catalog No. 4109000001020000; PROMO 3D MEASUREMENTS
Catalog No. 0000001222053000; AV4 MOD APOTOME
Catalog No. 4101310200003000; AV4 MOD 2D DECONVOLUTION
Catalog No. 0000001304587000; AV4 MOD MARK AND FIND
Catalog No. 0000001235913000; AV4 MOD MOSAIX
Catalog No. 0000001235871000; AV4 MOD INTERACTIVE MEAS
Catalog No. 00000012358630000; AV4 MOD COMMANDER
Catalog No. 41088095660000000; VIEWSONIC 22" WIDESCREEN
Catalog No. 432023000000000; SCANNING STAGE 225X85 PIEZO
Catalog No. 432310000000000; ADAPTER PLATE F/MOUNTING
Catalog No. 43290199020000000; XY STAGE CONTROLLER PIEZO
Catalog No. 432903990200000000; JOYSTICK 2 AXIS F/STAGE
Catalog No. 4323150000000000; MOUNTING FRAM 160X116
Catalog No. 4323060000000000; MOUNTING FRAME F/8 SLIDES
Catalog No. 4251040000000000; CAMERA POT L LATERAL MOT
Catalog No. 42511091200000000; MIRROR, 50% FOR LATERAL
Catalog No. 410837006700000000; 9101-01-45 30X36 2" VIBR
Catalog No. 410837003600000000; GR-36/9101 GUARD RAIL 36"
Catalog No. 4108370037000000; SS-10/9101-1201 SLIDE SHELF
Catalog No. 4108370042000000; SS-12/9101/1201 SLIDE SHLF
Catalog No. 4108370100000000; PA2 PADDED ARM REST (PAIR)
Catalog No. 41083700110000000; KF/1201 KINEMATIC FEET
This system provides the features needed for high throughput analysis of multiple transgenic mouse models. The system provides (1) Integrated Apotome, and (2) Linear encoder system with Z-focus resolution to 1nm, which allows imaging of dendritic spines and synapses. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability. Respond to this requirement by submitting written capabilities/specifications to the Contracting Specialist at the address stated above. 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, the order will be issued to Carl Zeiss MicroImaging, Inc. The NAICS Code/Size is 334516/500 Emp. This procurement is to be processed using Simplified Acquisition Procedures-Commercial Item Test Program 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].*****