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This is a pre-solicitation non-competitive (notice of intent) synopsis to award a contract without providing for full or open competition (including brand-name). THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT, NOT A REQU... This is a pre-solicitation non-competitive (notice of intent) synopsis to award a contract without providing for full or open competition (including brand-name). THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT, NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. A SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED AND PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE REQUESTED. The NIH Clinical Center, Office of Purchasing and Contracts, intends to negotiate and award a purchase order with Ephredia, Richard Allan Scientific, LLC, 4481 Campus Drive, Kalamazoo, MI 49008 for a on demand printing system for Glass microscope slide etching for data storage and management. NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE The intended procurement is classified under NAICS code 334516 with a Size Standard of 1000 employees. REGULATORY AUTHORITY The resultant contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2023-04 dated June 2, 2023. STATUTORY AUTHORITY This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12 and 13.106, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT The anticipated award date is September 29, 2023. CONTRACTING WITHOUT PROVIDING FOR FULL OR OPEN COMPETITION (INCLUDING BRAND-NAME) DETERMINATION The determination by the Government to award a contract without providing for full and open competition is based upon the market research conducted. As multiple researchers utilize imaging techniques involving glass microscope slides, it is important that the Radiology Department procure a slide etching system for efficient data management and storage. The ink used in the printing system is directly printed onto the glass itself and is solvent resistant. There is no glare associated with the end-product as the etching does not involve a sticker label; downstream applications are optimized for overview imaging. The SlideMate has a uniquely small physical footprint which is critical as laboratory space is at a premium in LDRR. Additionally, the vertical design of the equipment allows slide printing in restricted areas, such as directly next to a cryostat or in the MicroPET imaging suite. In accordance with FAR part 10, extensive market research was conducted to reach this determination. Additionally, knowledgeable individuals in the Government and Industry were contacted for market research purposes. None of the subject matter experts contacted were able to identify any contractor. Finally, a review of both the GSA Advantage and Dynamic Small Business Search returned no results. APPLICABLE CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS The provision at FAR clause 52.212 and other HHSAR and NIH clauses are applicable. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable to this requirement. CLOSING STATEMENT THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this notice. Responses to this notice shall contain sufficient information to establish the interested parties' bona-fide capabilities for fulfilling the requirement and include: unit price, list price, shipping and handling costs, the delivery period after contract award, the prompt payment discount terms, the F.O.B. Point (Destination or Origin), the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size. All offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The information received will normally be considered solely for the purposes of determining whether to proceed on a non-competitive basis or to conduct a competitive procurement. All responses must be received by the closing date and time of this announcement and must reference the solicitation number. Responses may be submitted electronically to Susan Nsangou, Contracting Officer, susan.nsangou@nih.gov. US Mail and Fax responses will not be accepted.