Notice of Intent to Sole Source to B&B Microscope Ltd

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Office of Acquisition Services (OAS) on behalf of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) intends to award a sole source firm fixed priced simplified purchase order for a the purchase of an Olympus inverted microscope.

This microscope is a replacement for an older Olympus inverted microscope. The old scope has condenser problems that cannot be repaired. It has a camera and proprietary software. All of the other light microscopes have the same camera software so images taken before the new microscope is acquired would be functional on the new microscope and comparable between instruments. This is for a core facility and multiple users are already trained on the Olympus camera and software so they would not require additional training for a new system. Having the same camera will allow capabilities to switch cameras between scopes if one camera were to break so all equipment will remain available if needed. Camera repair can require it being shipped back to Japan and can take a few months. Also components such as objectives and fluorescent cubes can be switched between microscopes to prevent a lapse in operation.

B&B Microscopes sn the only authorized Olympus dealer that serves our area. Additionally Leica and Zeiss would require a different camera and software system then what is currently being used.

The OLYMPUS IX73 FLUORESCENT MICROSCOPE feature and componets consist of the following:

IX73P2F-1-2 IX73 Microscope Frame, 2 Decks

IX3-ILL-1-2 IX3 Transmitted Light Pillar

U-LH100-3-8 Halogen Lamp House, 12V100W, WEEE/ROHS Compliant

U-RMT-1-6 Extenstion Cable for Halogen Lamp House, 2M

45FR-1-2 45MM Diffusion Filter

45-LBD-IF-1-2 45MM Light balancing daylight Filter

TH4-100-1-6 Power Supply for Halogen Lamp House, 100V, ROHS Compliant

8-C406 JC12V100WHAL-L; 12V, 100W Halogen Bulb, BHS, AH2/3, U-LH, AX-LH

UYCP-11 UYCP-11; US Style 3-prong Power Cord

6-U211 IX2-LWUCD; LONG WD DIC/PHASE CONDENSER, NA 0.55, WD

IX3-SVR-1-2 MANUAL STAGE FOR IX3, RIGHT HANDED

4-U324 IX3-HOW-2; WELL PLATE HOLDER FOR IX3-SSU & IX3-SVR

4-U3232 IX3-HOS-1-2; SLIDE HOLDER FOR IX3-HOW

4-U321 IX3-HO35D; 35MM DISH HOLDER FOR IX30-HOW

IX3-D6RES-1-2 CODED NOSEPIECE WITH DIC SLOT, 6-POSITION

1-U2B920 PLAPON1.25X; PLAN APO 1.25X OBJECTIVE, NA 0.04, WD 5.0MM

1-U2C5222 UPLFLN4XPH-2; U PLAN FLUORITE 4X PHASE OBJ, PHL, NA 0.13 WD

17MM

1-U2C524 UPLFLN10X2PH; U PLAN FL 10X PHASE OBJ; PH1, NA 0.3, WD 10MM

1-U2C375 LUCPLFLN20XPH; LWD UPLAN FLUOR 20X PH OBJ, PH1, NA 0.45, WD

6.6-7.8MM, W/CC

1-U2C377 LUCPLFLN40XPH; LWD UPLAN FLUOR 40X PH OBJ, PH2, NA 0.6, WD

3.0-4.2, W/CC

U-IT200 IX-ATU; INTERMEDIATE TUBE FOR GX/IX TRINOCULAR OBSERVATION

TUBE

3-U253 U-TR30H-1-2;IX TRINOC WITH HIGH EYES TUBES,REQS.IX70 CAM.ADP

WHN10X-1-8 EYEPIECE FOR BX/IX, 10X W/ O=24MM T=1.5MM RETICAL SHELF,

FN22

5-ur404 ix3-rrfal; l-shaped illiminator for ix73 and ix83

5-UR416-1 IX3-RFACS-1-2; CODED IX3FLUORESCENCE TURRET

OEX-01000458RBX X-CITE MINI+ 385 NM, INCLUDES BX/IX3-RFAL FLANGE,

SPEEDDIAL, ACCESSORY KIT

OCT-49000BX3 ET-DAPI FILTER SET 350/50X, BS400, 460/50M W/BX3 CUBE

OCT-49002BX3 ET-EGFP/FITC/CY2 FILTER SET 470/40X, BS495, 525/50M W/BX3

CUBE

OCT-49004BX3 ET-CY3/TRITC FILTER SET 545/25X, BS565, 605/70M W/BX3 CUBE

OCT-49006BX3 ET-CY5 FILTER SET 620/60X, BS660, 700/75M W/BX3 CUBE

U-CD401 IX-PHL; PHL PHASE ANNULUS FOR IX2-LWUCD, 30MM

U-CD405 IX-PH1; PH1 PHASE ANNULUS FOR IX2-LWUCD, 30MM

U-CD406 IX-PH2; PH2 PHASE ANNULUS FOR IX2-LWUCD, 30MM

U-R382 U-CB5S-1-3; CONTROL BOX FOR IX3 CODED NOSEPIECE

UYCP-11 UYCP-11; US STYLE 3-PRONG POWER CORD

U-NPCBL100-1-2 CODED NOSEPIECE CABLE FOR IX3-D6RES, 100CM

U-I120C U-COCBL100;CABLE FOR CODED UNITS 100CM

OH-SPARK C11440-36U-KIT; ORCA SPARK, 2.3 MP MONO CMOS, USB 3.0

INTERFACE, 65 FRAMES PER SECOND, GLOBAL SHUTTER

U-V105C48 U-TV0.5XC-3-8; CCD CAMERA ADAPTER, 0.5X LENS, C-MOUNT

U-V111C U-TV1XC;C-MOUNT CAMERA ADAPTER, CENTERABLE

SIS-SC50 E9700151; SC50 5MP CMOS COLOR CAMERA, HD, INCL USB3

INTERFACE

CS-DI-V2 CS-DI-V2; CELLSENS DIMENSION VERSION 2

IC-COMPUTER IMAGING COMPUTER WITH MONITOR

COVER020 COVER-020; DUST COVER, HOOD TYPE FOR IX2 MICROSCOPE

NP-FL MOUSEPAD-P RESEARCH FABIC MOUSE PAD, BLACK BACKGROUND 7.5"

X 7.75"

This contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) (SAP) and 41 U.S.C. 3304(c)(1). Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, all quotations/responses received within seven (7) days of the issuance of this notice will be considered by the government. 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. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Any quotation/response should be emailed to the Contracting Specialist, Willie Moss, at lsf7@cdc.gov by 4:00 PM EST on 07-21-2020. No telephonic quotes shall be considered.