The National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases is conducting a market survey to determine the availability and technical capability of qualified small businesses, including 8(a) small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, woman-owned small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses or HUBZone small businesses capable of providing Brand Name or Equal to Fluorescence upgrade for Stereo V12 with 3.5x macrolens color camera and image software with the following specifications:Quantity Item Number Item Description1 4310060000000000 Axio Observer D1 Stand Manual1 4239220000000000 Ilum Carrier Tilt Back LCD f/ObserverD11 4251550000000000 Sideport 60N L/R 100 3 pos f/ Observer1 0000001069227000 Mirror Insert VIS 4/BaseSlider f/Ver12001 4245260000000000 Noseplece 6x H/DIC Cod M27 f/ Observer1 4207929800000000 Alpha Plan-Apo 100w/1.46Oil DIC M271 4296300000000000 DIC Slider PA 100x/1.46 III1 0000001095168000 Intermediate Ring W 0.8 to M27. Omm1 4310100000000000 Optovar Mount 1 Position Fixed1 4300520000000000 Z-drive Operation Flat Left Imgr/Obsvr1 4255370000000000 Binoc Tube 45/23 f/ Axio Observer1 4236060000000000 FL/HD Light Train Man f/ Observer1 4236250000000000 Shutter FL, Internal f/ Observer D1 Z11 4249460000000000 Reflector Turret 6x Man cod f/ Observer1 4242420000000000 Condsr LD 0.55 H/Ph1/2/3/DIC1 4267210000000000 Condsr Prism DIC III/0.55 w/Polirizer1 0000001068113000 Glass Cover f/FL Turret Axiovert 2001 4249310000000000 Reflector Module FL EC P&C1 4320470000000000 Mechanical Stage 130x85 R/L Short f/Obs1 4513520000000000 Universal Mounting Frame K1 4249329901000000 Analyzer Module P&C D DIC ACR shift free2 4550430000000000 Eyepiece W PL 10x/23 Focusing2 4261140000000000 C-Mount Adapter 60N C 1 1.0x1 4261020000000000 Camera Adapter 60N to 441 4593320000000000 Dust Cover f/ Vert100/200 Large1 4329190000000000 Safety Kit TIRF f/ Axio Observer. D1/Z1 4236819901000000 Slider Laser TIRF w/Monomode Fiber1 4323199901000000 Laser Safety Cover reflected light TIRF1 0000001325187000 Laser Chassis II TIRF1 0000001392277000 H/S Double Filter Wheel TIRF1 4880510000000000 FL Filter Set 51 TIRF laser line458mm1 4880520000000000 FL Filter Set 52 TIRF laser line 488mm1 4880530000000000 FL Filter Set 53 TIRF laser line 514mm1 0000001219379000 Ar Laser 25mW 458,488,514 nm TIRFThe equal item must meet the characteristics of the brand name item to be acceptable for award. Basis for Award: Offerors must provide descriptive literature or other material that demonstrates their offer meets the forgoing requirements. The contract will be awarded to the responsible offeror whose offer fully meets the requirements of the solicitation, provides the best value, with price and technical factors equally important in award evaluation. This request is for interested firms with the capability of providing the required equipment listed above are requested to submit a capability statement to assist the Government in determining in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 19.502-2(b) whether or not this procurement will be set-aside for any of the programs described above. The intended procurement will be classified under North American Industrial Classification (NAICS) code 334516 with a size standard of 500. All respondents are requested to identify their firms size and type of business. Interested firms responding to this market survey must provide (a) capability statement demonstrating their experience, skills and capability to fulfill the Governments requirements for the above. The capability statement shall be in sufficient enough detail, but not to exceed 15 pages, so that the Government can determine the experience and capability of your firm to provide the requirements above. Your capability statement, not to exceed 15 pages, should include references. Due to time sensitivity, a copy of the capability statement must be received at the address identified in this synopsis by no later than 10 days prior to close of business (5:00 P.M. local time at designated location) on August 11, 2008. Responses by fax or e-mail WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for information solicited.

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