The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), Research Triangle Park, NC intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Molecular Devices LLC, 94089, pursuant to 41 U.S.C.253(c)(1)-Only one responsible source and no other supplies or service will satisfy agency requirements. Award is subject to Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) approval.

This procurement is for a Molecular Devices SpectraMax M5 Microplate/Cuvette Reader.The following is required for the procurement of this requirement: 1)M5-SpectraMax microplate/cuvette reader (90V to 240V) with current version of SoftMax Pro; quantity of (1 each). 2) 0310-5625included.

The SpectraMax M5 microplate/cuvette reader (90 to 240V) Multimode Reader-has a 3-mode cuvette port (ABSORBACNE (ABS), Fluorescence Intensity (FI) Luminescence (Lum) and 6-to 384-well microplate capabilities for all 5 modes. The SpectraMax M5 Reader is capable of reading absorbance, fluorescence, and luminescence in standard, commercially-available cuvettes and microcuvettes.

This equipment will serve as a critical role to the NIEHS in performing ongoing research projects for assays and the preparation of publications resulting from the current studies. Current and ongoing research projects using the Molecular Devices SpectraMax is vital for maintaining continuity of the research data for the NIEHS.

Interested parties may identify their interest and capability. Respond to this requirement by submitting written capabilities/specifications to the Purchasing Agent at the address stated above. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposal; however, all responses received within 8 days from the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government.

A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely with the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. If no affirmative responses are received within 8 days of this notice to determine whether a qualified source is note advantageous to the Government, an order will be placed with Molecular Devices. The NAICS Code /Size is 334516/500. This procurement is to be processed using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in conjunction with FAR Part, 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and is not expected to exceed the Simplified Acquisition threshold of $150,000. There is no solicitation package available. For any questions regarding this announcement, please contact Valarie K. Sims via email [email protected].*****