66--Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The ERDC Contracting Office plans to procure an Integrated Optical Microscopy and Hyperspectral Imaging System from CytoViva, Inc., located in Opelika, Alabama, through a sole source solicitation under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This approach is authorized by FAR 13.106-1, as CytoViva, Inc. is identified as the only responsible source capable of meeting the specific technical requirements, and no other suppliers can provide the required system. The acquisition will be treated as a commercial item purchase in accordance with FAR Part 12. The government is inviting any interested organizations to submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing by 4:00 p.m. CST on May 12, 2010, strictly for the purpose of determining whether competition is feasible. However, oral communications will not be accepted, no request for proposals will be issued based on this notice, and the government reserves full discretion not to pursue competitive procurement if it so chooses. The solicitation notice, titled "66--Notice of Intent to Sole Source" with solicitation number W81EWF01045322 and NAICS code 333314, was posted on May 10, 2010. Interested parties are encouraged to submit relevant information to the designated contact via email. The procurement’s intent clearly underscores the government’s reliance on CytoViva’s unique capabilities and signals limited opportunity for other vendors to compete unless their written submissions sway the government’s decision, which remains entirely discretionary.