Maintenance Agreement Molecular Devices ImageExpress Micro Confocal High Content Imaging System

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT AND NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS. The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), Research Triangle Park, NC intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Molecular Devices LLC, 3860 N 1st Street, San Jose, CA 95134. This acquisition is conducted under the authority of 41 United States Code (U.S.C.)

1901 as set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) pursuant to FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)- Only One Responsible Source This purchase is for: This yearly service contract includes a yearly preventative maintenance visit to conduct performance testing and system evaluation. In addition, all costs associated with parts, labor and travel required to repair of service the equipment is included. Molecular Devices and no other source of suppliers can provide genuine Molecular Devices service. This purchase is for: Catalog Number Description 5150058 ImageXpress Confocal System On-Site Performance Assurance Includes:

Parts, labor, travel, one annual Preventative Maintenance (PM) visit, and priority response.

5150058 Water Immersion Component On-Site Performance Assurance Includes:

Parts, labor, travel, one annual Preventative Maintenance (PM) visit, and priority response.

Period of Performance:

Base Year: November 21, 2024 – November 20, 2025 Option 1: November 21, 2025 – November 20, 2026 Option 2: November 21, 2026 – November 20, 2027 This notice of intent is not a solicitation or request for quotes. Notwithstanding, any responsible source that believes it is capable of meeting NIEHS requirement, may submit capability statement. Responses to this posting must be submitted via email to, moyerbr@niehs.nih.gov, by September 5, 2024, 5:00 PM EST.