The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS), Bethesda, MD intends to negotiate on a sole-source basis with MBF Bioscience, Inc., Williston, VT to acquire a Neuron Tracing and Mapping Equipment and Software. The basis for the sole source decision is the equipment provides quantitative data of total individual neuron dendrite and axon trees; and provides quantitative 3 dimension mapping capabilities. In addition, the apparatus provides complete quantitative data on an individual neuron including dendrite, axon, and spine number and dimensions. The equipment provides quantitative 3 dimensional mapping of analysis tools including nearest neighbor. As cited in FAR Part 13.106-1(b) (1) authorizes USUHS to solicit when only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

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