NOTICE OF INTENT FOR FAC SYMPHONY A1 SYSTEM
ID: NOI-NIAID-24-2223313Type: Special Notice
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIAIDBETHESDA, MD, 20892, USA

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Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

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    NOTICE OF INTENT FOR FAC SYMPHONY A1 SYSTEM

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is planning to procure a FACS Symphony A1 Flow Cytometer System and shipping services. This system is typically used for analytical laboratory purposes in the field of biosciences. The procurement will be conducted on an other than full and open competition basis, with Becton Dickinson Biosciences being the intended vendor.

    The delivery of the system is expected within 30 days after receipt of order. The place of delivery is Bethesda, Maryland (MD) 20892. The statutory authority for this sole source requirement is 41 U.S.C. 1901 (a) (1) as implemented by FAR 13.106-1, which allows for a single responsible source when no other supply or service can meet the agency's requirements.

    This notice is not a request for proposal. However, all responsible sources that can provide the product may submit a capability statement and a letter of authorization to resell by August 2, 2024, for consideration. The submission of required documents must be done through the NIAID electronic Simplified Acquisition Submission System (eSASS) website at https://esass.nih.gov. Vendors must register in the eSASS system to submit their documentation.

    The Government will consider all responses received by the closing date of this synopsis. The decision to not compete this requirement, based on the responses received, rests solely with the Government.

    For any further information or inquiries, please contact Leah Hinson at leah.hinson@nih.gov.

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    Leah Hinson
    leah.hinson@nih.gov
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