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The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute (NCI), Developmental Therapeutics Branch (DTB) plans to procure, on a sole source basi... The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute (NCI), Developmental Therapeutics Branch (DTB) plans to procure, on a sole source basis, requires preventive maintenance services for one (1) Genomic Vision FiberVision slide scanner and Genomic Vision FiberStudio RCA software licenses renewals. from: Genomic Vision 80-84, Rue des Meuniers Bagneux, 92220 France The response close date of the notice for this requirement is in accordance with FAR 5.203(b). This acquisition will be processed under FAR Part 12 – Acquisition for Commercial Items and will be made pursuant to the authority in FAR Part 13.106-1 (b)(1) and is exempt from the requirements of FAR Part 6. The North American Industry Classification System code is 811210 and the business size standard is $34.0 million. The FiberVision slide scanner is manufactured by Genomic Vision. Genomic Vision is the only known maintenance service provider for the scientific equipment to be serviced under the anticipated contract. Genomic Vision is the only entity authorized to service this equipment, the sole manufacturer of replacement parts and the only publisher for software, FiberStudio RCA used with this equipment. It is critical that this equipment is calibrated and maintained to the OEM’s specifications. Therefore, the Government has determined that procuring these maintenance services and the software licenses for this equipment directly from the original manufacturer is in the best interests of the Government, and the most optimal solution based on cost, performance, and capabilities. This notice is not a request for competitive quotations. However, if any interested party, especially a small business, believes it can meet the Government’s needs, it may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quote for the Government to consider. The response and any other information furnished must be in writing and must contain sufficient details to allow NCI to determine if the party can perform the requirement. Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Contract Specialist, David Romley, at David.Romley@nih.gov no later than 12:00 P.M. EST on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 (2/7/2024). A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government reserves the right to use the information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. To receive an award, Contractors must be registered and have valid certification through SAM.GOV. Please reference the notice number 75N91024Q00025 on all correspondence.