The National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) has a requirement to purchase a Tandem Liquid Crystal Fabry-Perot (LCFP) Tunable Filter and LCFP External Controller from Scientific Solutions, Inc., 55 Middlesex Street, Unit 210, North Chelmsford, MA 01854. The following specifications are required: Tunable interferometric filters provide are a 1 nanometer spectral resolution, a large imaging area (1.5 inches), less than 8 milliseconds switching response between wavelengths, and a high radiation throughput of ~40%. To the best of the Government’s knowledge they are the only source that manufacturers this equipment. Interested vendors may identify in writing their interest with a capability statement to the Contracting Office prior to the closing date of this notice. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, however, all responses received, before the closing date, of this announcement will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed acquisition is based upon responses to this notice and is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. It is anticipated that the Request for Quotation (RFQ) NIH-NIDDK-05-419 will be available fifteen (15) days after the release of the RFQ. Receipt of quotations will be due ten (10) days after the release of the RFQ. The anticipated award date is June 10, 2005. Request for copies of the RFQ must be in writing to the National Institutes of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, 6707 Democracy Blvd., Room 774C, Bethesda, MD 20817 Attention: Patricia Haun. FAX quotations must contain offerors name, address, telephone number and fax number. FAX quotations will be accepted if dated and signed by an authorized company representative. FAX NUMBER 301-480-4226.

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