OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE NIH OLAOOA3NOIA71425 OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS, The National Institutes of Health’s Office of Acquisition on behalf of the NIH Supply Center intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with - LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION for the products listed in the specifications doc below. It is anticipated that an award will be issued approximately Five (5) after the date of this notice unless the Government determines that another supplier has the capability to meet this requirement.

Response The proposed acquisition action is for items and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1 (b). If you believe you can provide the items or services requested, responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. Please send to the attention of Zobair Qasim zadah, Contract Specialist/NIH referencing notice number NIH-OLAO-OA3-NOI-7.9.25 by 7.14.25 @10:00A.M.

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Statement of Work Scope and Tasks: The contractor shall supply following:

Products: Invitrogen EVOS Light Cube Starter Kit, DAPI, GFP, Texas Red, Description: DAPI, GFP, and Texas Red Light Cubes, For Use With:

DAPI/GFP/Texas Red, For Use With:

EVOS Imaging Systems, Includes:

Condensing Optics, Hard-coated Filters, Quantity:

3 Total Cubes/Kit, Product Line: EVOS Vendor Catalog # AMEP5016 Hazardous Material 1 Invitrogen Celleste 6 Image Analysis Software, For Use With: EVOS, Quantity: 1 each

Vendor Catalog # AMEP4942 This item is being sold as 1 per each Open Market 1 Invitrogen Celleste 5.0 3D Blind/Non-Blind Deconvolution Module, Description: For use with EVOS, Includes:

1 Card Vendor Catalog # AMEP4865 This item is being sold as 1 per each Open Market 1 Invitrogen Celleste 3D Analysis Module, single-user license, For Use With: EVOS, Quantity: 1 card, Shipping Condition:

Room Temperature, Product Line: Invitrogen Vendor Catalog # AMEP4867 Hazardous Material Shelf Life 1Y This item is being sold as 1 per each Open Market Original Catalog Number AMEP4867 1 Vendor Catalog # AMEP4876 Hazardous Material Open Market Original Catalog Number AMEP4876 1 Place of Performance NIH Technical evaluation criteria example: Quote Evaluation Process Lowest Price Technically Acceptable