The National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) intends to negotiate on other than full and open competition the purchase for a DMI 6000 CS Bino Inverted research Microscope with motorized focus and motorized revolver from Leica Microsystems, 1700 Leider Lane, Buffalo Grove, IL. 60089. This is not a request for proposal. The Biological Imaging Section has 8 existing laser scanning confocal microscope running Leica LASAF software. A large number of components will be transferred from existing microscope to the new SP8 system. These components include a motorized stage, HyD external detectors, eternal laser power modulators, DIC prisms, objectives, and an incubation box. Only components manufactured by Leica will work with the existing equipment. Leica is the original equipment manufacturer with the required schematics and capabilities compatible with the existing microscopes. All responsible sources who have the capabilities to provide this equipment may submit a response that will be considered. The Government reserves the right to make a decision whether this requirement is available for competition. All responses shall be submitted no later than September 5, 2014 to Lisa Hinton 10401 Fernwood Road, Suite 2NE62E, Bethesda, MD 20817 email: [email protected]