This is a notice of intent, not a request for a proposal. A solicitation document will not be issued and proposals will not be requested. The National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), Intramural Research Program (IRP) intends to solicit, negotiate and award a purchase order on a noncompetitive basis with Doris Lenses, 357, rue Franquet, Quebec, G1P 4N7 Canada. The National Institute on Drug Abuse requires the following:
Description Qty
1x1 Fiberoptic Rotary Joint (optimized for 62.5 um) 8 ea
Hybrid Rotary Joint, Optic/Fluid 6 ea
Branching Fiberoptic Patchcords 10 ea
Shipping & Handling Fees 1 ea
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 333314, Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing.
The acquisition is being conducted under simplified acquisition FAR 13 and is exempt from the requirements of FAR Part 6, Competition Requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities in response to this synopsis. The determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely with the discretion of the Government. Comments to this announcement, referencing synopsis number NIHDA2012255 must be submitted by April 9, 2012, 3:30 PM Eastern Standard Time to NIH/NIDA/IRP, 251 Bayview Boulevard, Suite 200, Rm 04A326, Baltimore, MD 21224, ATTN: Carol Lindsay.
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