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PRE-SOLICITATION NON-COMPETITIVE – Notice of Intent to Sole Source 1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: PCA-NIMH-02135 2. TITLE: Thermoelectric incubator with lighting and humidity control 3. RESPONSE DATE: April 24, 2026, at 4:00 pm EST. 4. PRIMARY POINT OF CONTACT: Elaine Estrella Contract Specialist Elaine.estrella@nih.gov Brian Lind Contract Specialist Brian.lind@nih.gov I. INTRODUCTION: 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). The Laboratory of Molecular Biology/Section on Neural Function (LMB/SNF) requires these thermoelectric incubator with lighting and humidity control in order to house our collection of Drosophila stocks. II. NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE and SET ASIDE STATUS NAICS code 334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing with a business size standard of 1000 employees. This acquisition IS set aside for small businesses. III. REGULATORY AUTHORITY The resultant contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-07 dated 08-29-2024. Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items and FAR subpart 12—Acquisition of Commercial Items at an amount exceeding the SAT and not exceeding $7 million. IV. STATUTORY AUTHORITY Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items and the statutory authority of [specify the applicable authority: (1) FAR 6.302-1—Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements 41 U.S.C. 3304 (a)(1). V. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT: A. PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES: The LMB/SNF studies the effects of hormonal regulation on behavior and the system we use is Drosophila. In order for our experiments to be reproducible, our flies must be grown under standard conditions of temperature, humidity, and lighting. The thermoelectric incubator with lighting and humidity control requested will allow us to control all of these variables and to house all of our stock collections. B. PRODUCT REQUIREMENT: Catalog Number IN034 Description: Insect Rearing Chamber Quantity 2 Includes: Shipping/Handling and Installation C. DELIVERY DATE: Within 30 days after receipt of award. VI. 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. Specifically, Darwin Chambers is the only vendor in the marketplace that can provide the services required by LMB/SNF. The equipment is proprietary to its manufacturer, Darwin Chambers, and this company is the sole provider of maintenance for this equipment. In accordance with FAR part 10, extensive market research was conducted to reach this determination. Additionally, contacts with knowledgeable individuals both in in…
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