--Deuterium Oxide (D. 99%)

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) intends to procure Deuterium Oxide (D. 99%) shipped in 1L bottles. D20 is used in our research to simplify the NMR spectra of large proteins. As 2L of D20 is typically used in one protein preparation, the 90L order is good for about 45 preps provided by Cambridge Isotope Labs, 50 Frontage Road, Andover, MA 01810. This action is under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(1), as set forth on FAR 6.302-1 and HHSAR 306-302-1. Only one responsible source and no other will satisfy agency requirements. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received with 7 days after the publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed acquisition based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.