Notice of Intent to Single Source - Olympus BX53 Microscope and DP75 Camera

The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) intends to solicit a noncompetitive contract for supplies manufactured by Evident Scientific, Inc. using simplified acquisition procedures for commercial items under FAR part 13.5. The objective of this acquisition is to obtain the following products manufactured by Evident Scientific: Olympus BX53 Microscope and DP75 Camera. The USDA contemplates a firm fixed priced contract.

See attached specifications and FAR 13.5 Single Source Justification. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responsible sources may submit a response which shall be considered by the agency. Responses must include clear and convincing evidence of the offeror's capability of fulfilling the requirements as specified. Responses must be submitted by email to Samantha Johnson at samantha.johnson3@usda.gov no later than August 30th at 5pm CT.

Telephonic Inquiries will not be honored. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.