The NIEHS intends to acquire Zeiss Confocal Microscope Preventative Maintenance and Repair for a one-year period; June 1, 2021 through May 31, 2022 provided by Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC. for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) intends to award a Purchase Order to Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC., 1 N Broadway, Suite 15, White Plains, NY, 10601-2335, for Zeiss Confocal Microscopes Preventative Maintenance and Repair provided by Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC which are installed at NIEHS, Research Triangle Park campus. The provided supplies are proprietary. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 811219, with a small business size standard of $22.0 million dollars. NO SOLICITATION OR REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) IS AVAILABLE. It has been determined that Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC. is the only known responsible source capable of providing the required services for the Zeiss Confocal Microscope Preventative Maintenance and Repair for a one-year period; June 1, 2021 through May 31, 2022. No other supplies will satisfy the agency’s requirement. The purpose of this Purchase Order is for preventative maintenance and repair service to the Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC installed at NIEHS, RTP, NC. NIH/NIEHS Office of Acquisitions Keystone Building 530 Davis Drive Room 1051 Durham, NC 27713 All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following: Services Place of Performance NIH/National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences 111 T.W. Alexander Drive Durham, NC 27709 General Instructions This presolicitation is not a solicitation or request for quotations. Notwithstanding, if any firm believes it is capable of meeting NIEHS’ requirement, as stated herein, they may submit their corporate capabilities, which, if received by the response date of this announcement, may be considered. Responses to this posting must be in writing and shall be via e-mail to Brian D. Moyer at
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