The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Carl Zeiss Meditec Inc, Dublin, CA, 94568, pursuant to 41 U.S.C.253(c)(1)--Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This request is for the purchase of : 1) #1195499100 - OPMI Vario/Spine Neuro P/R S88 System (1 ea). 2) # 1097465010 - Face to Face System with stereo bridge (1ea). 3) # 1100745009 X/Y System for Handsurgery OPMI Vario (1 ea). Carl Zeiss Meditec is the only known source that can provide a microscope system with the following required features. The Zeiss System must be compatible with existing Zeiss equipment, stereo view (face to face) for the primary surgeon and assistant, have a high quality video camera Fiberoptic coaxial xenon light source, built in emergency xenon back-up integrated into stand, light intensity adjustable by the surgeon at the pistol grip. Integrated continuous motorized magnification changer with factors 0.4X, 0.6X, 1.0X, 1.6X and 2.5X giving magnifications of 2.7, 4.1, 6.8, 10.9 and 17 with fields of view of 80.9MM, 53.9MM, 20.2MM and 12.9MM, 0-180 binoculars F=170 T* coated optics with stereo view All objectives must be built in so that there is no need to ever manually change objective lens. (200MM-415MM internal). Floorstand must have a motorized column height adjustment that allows for over the head use by the surgeon. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability. Respond to this requirement by submitting written capabilities, specifications to the Purchasing Agent listed in this synopsis. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, all responses received within 10 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 10 days of this notice to determine whether a qualified source is more advantageous to the Government, an order will be placed with Carl Zeiss Meditec Inc. The NAICS Code/Size is 333314/500 Employees. 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 $100,000. There is no solicitation package available. For any questions regarding this announcement, please contact Tanya Shields via email [email protected].*****

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