THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES - THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION AND INFORMATION SUBMITTED WILL BE USED FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) is the Nation's federal health sciences university and is committed to excellence in military medicine and public health during peace and war. We provide the Nation with health professionals dedicated to career service in the Department of Defense and the United States Public Health Service and with scientists who serve the common good. We serve the uniformed services and the Nation as an outstanding academic health sciences center with a worldwide perspective for education, research, service, and consultation; we are unique in relating these activities to military medicine, disaster medicine, and military medical readiness. USU is located in Bethesda, MD on the grounds of the Naval Support Activity Bethesda. Additional information regarding USU can be found on our website: www.usuhs.mil. USU has a requirement to upgrade for an existing Zeiss Axiovert 200 microscope system. This includes a computer, ZEN software and the associated equipment below. The manufacturer's parts numbers are provided below, however comparable and compatible equipment will be considered at this time. Q-TY/MFR CATALOG NO./DESCRIPTION 1 4109009182000000 Compact Workstation Core iS x64 Computer 1 4101351001230000 ZEN 2.3 lite HWL (with modules) 1 4101371034110000 ZEN lite Mod. Multi Channel HWLic. Key 1 4265550000000000 Axiocam 105 color 1 4265590000000000 Camera Axiocam 503 mono 1 4261130000000000 C-Mount Adapter 60N C 2/3 0.63x 1 4255360000000000 Binoc Phototube 45/23 f/ Observer Potential offerors responding to this RFI must provide the following information: 1. Are you able to quote the requested equipment? 2. If no, which items can you not provide for? 3. What is the brand name and model number of the equipment you would quote? 4. Is this product available on an existing contracting vehicle available for use by the Department of Defense? THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for quotes; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. Please provide the following with your submission: • Company name and address • DUNS Number • Socio-Economic Status (Small, SDVOSB, etc.) - Socio-economic status will be verified in SAM.gov. • Point of Contact (Name, Email and Phone Number) All responses are due July, 19th and must be emailed to
[email protected]. You will receive confirmation that your submission was received by COB July, 20th. If you do not receive confirmation, please follow up with the contract specialist.