The Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute (NCI), Center for Cancer Research (CCR), Office of the Director (OD), plans to procure, on a sole source basis, maintenance services for six (6) PerkinElmer IVIS Optical Imagers from: PerkinElmer Health Sciences, Inc. 710 Bridgeport Avenue Shelton, CT 06484-4750 The response close date of the notice for this requirement is in accordance with FAR 5.203(b). This acquisition will be processed under FAR Part 12 - Acquisition for Commercial Items and will be made pursuant to the authority in FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1), and in accordance with FAR 13.501; and is exempt from the requirements of FAR Part 6. The North American Industry Classification System code is 811219 for which the small business size standard is $22,000,000.00. Perkin Elmer is the original manufacturer of the IVIS Lumina Optical systems. The IVIS Imaging System Lumina Series includes proprietary and patented components that are unavailable from other companies. These systems are highly automated with all hardware motor movements, imaging parameters, and image analysis controlled by proprietary image software. Due to the nature and complexity of the instrument, as well as the proprietary nature of the software and system components, only the manufacturer (Perkin Elmer) can perform the required services by manufacturer certified technical engineers to provide original parts and updated software essential for operation and maintenance of the IVIS Lumina Optical systems. This notice is not a request for competitive quotation. However, if any interested party, especially a small business, believes it can meet the above requirements, it may submit a proposal or quote for the Government to consider. The response and any other information furnished must be in writing and must contain sufficient details to allow NCI to determine if the party can perform the requirement. All responses and questions must be sent via email to Contract Specialist, John Russell, at
[email protected] by no later than 12:00 PM EST, on Monday, May 16, 2022 (5/16/22). A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. In order to receive an award, Contractors must be registered and have valid certification through SAM.GOV. Reference: 75N91022Q00029 on all correspondence. ***Please reference attached Statement of Work for more details pertaining to the nature of the work to be performed, as well as Terms and Conditions. ***