Notice of Intent to Sole Source: Dissecting Microscopes

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to W.E.L. Instruments for microscopes that can get customed designed to fit program unique research needs. These microscopes will be utilized for blunt tissue dissection, teaching, and have the capability to continue prior research of hanging microvessels.

Other sources sell these microscopes, but this source is the same one that program's collaborators utilize and can get specific custom designs due to prior knowledge of our unique requirements. The microscopes could be directly purchased from Zeiss but will need specific customization to enable live demonstration of tissue collection or vessel hangin.

This contract action is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) (SAP) and 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, all quotations/responses received within fifteen (15) days of the issuance of this notice will be considered by the government.

A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based upon 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. Any quotation/response should be emailed to contract specialist at uxs2@cdc.gov by COB 01 July 2024.