Sources Sought Announcement Title: Inverted Routine Microscope System and Prime Life Science sCMOS Camera ID: SS-NIAID-25-2250663 Post Date : 12/31/5024 Response Date: 01/10/2025 Classification Code: 6525 NAICS: 334610 This is a Sources Sought notice for domestically manufactured products only. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. Per the Buy American Act and Executive Order 14005, the National Institutes of Allergy & Infectious Disease (NIAID) is seeking information for domestically manufactured products only, Per the requirements under the Buy American Act and requirements relating to Executive Order 14005 entitled: “Ensuring the Future is Made in All of America by All of America’s Workers”, in the event that a nonavailability waiver request submitted through the Made in America Office (MIAO)’s Digital Waiver Portal is required." Respondents must certify in the capabilities statement that products are manufactured in the United States. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all U.S manufactured products that meet the following requirements. Background : The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), National Institute of Health (NIH), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Division of Extramural Activities (DEA) began a project in 2002 to perform onsite administrative assessments of the administrative operations and procedures of foreign grant recipients and contractors receiving funds from NIAlD. The project provides foreign recipients with proper oversight of awards by way of performing onsite international financial systems reviews and provides related administrative technical assistance that supports the NIAID grant, cooperative agreement, and contract awardees. Specifications: Microscope with Prime Life Science Monochrome Camera with bracketed all-in-one screened interface, LED Diascopic illumination, ELWD Condenser, Epi-fluorescence Illumination Configurable with up to 3 different fluorescence LED units. Epi-fluorescence filter turret, ELWD Condenser, 5-Place Nosepiece, Plain Stage with Two Acrylic Type Stage Rings (1 piece with 30mm diameter circle, 1 piece with 30mm x 90mm crescent shaped cutout), TS2-W 10x Eyepieces (2 ea.), T1-SNCP Precentered Phase Slider (PHL PH1 BF), C-LEDLH 470nm LED Unit, C-FL 470nm Filter Set, CFI Achromat Flat Field ADL 10x PH1 NA 0.25 WD 6.2mm Phase Contrast Objective, CFI Achromat LWD 20x ADL PH1 NA 0.4 WD 3.0 mm Phase Contrast Objective, Ts2-LS Light Shield ELWD, Power Cord, Tool Kit Set, UV Light Shield, Manual Diascopic LED Shutter, Dust Cover. C-LEDLH 385nm LED Unit C-FL 385nm LED-DAPI Filter Set, Excitation: 390/38nm (371-409nm), Emission: 475/90nm (430-520nm), Dichroic Mirror: 420nm C-LEDLH 590nm LED Unit CF-L AT Texas Red/mCherry/Alexa Fluor 594 Filter Set, Excitation: 560/40nm (540-580nm), Emission: 635/60nm (605-665), Dichroic Mirror: 600nm Estimated date for delivery if procured : By March 1, 2025 Capability Response Instructions : All capability responses must include: Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified. Clearly identify the item by Make or model number. Clearly identify the country of origin for each line item. Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available. How to Submit a Response : All capability statements and required documents must be submitted via the NIAID electronic Simplified Acquisition Submission System (eSASS) website at https://esass.nih.gov. All vendors must register in the eSASS system to submit a quotation. Instructions on how to register / submit quotes are included on the website. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). All responsible sources may submit an offer that will be considered by this Agency. Responses are due by 11:59 AM Eastern Time, Friday, January 10, 2025 . All information provided will be processed and analyzed confidentially. Respondents will not be notified of the results of this RFI. Primary Point of Contact: Rubyanne Matthews Contract Officer
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