99 -- Maintenance service

Amendment: Classification code J Naics code 541990 This is a combined synopsis/notice of intent for services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are not being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This requirement is being issued as a Notice of Intend under NOI7025. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 05-13. This acquisition will be processed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). This is a renewal of existing service. An award to any other source other than FEI would result in significant time delay of service and additional cost to the government. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 325992 and the Small Business Size Standard is $6.5 million. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities in response to this requirement. The National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) intent to procure supplies for research studies from FEI Company 5350 NE Dawson Creek Drive Hillsboro, OR 97124. The determination by the Government not to compete the 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 future competitive procurement. The acquisition is being conducted under simplified acquisition procedures, and is exempt from the requirements of FAR Part 6. The services to be procured are as follows (1) Turbo Molecular Pump, catalog #5321 (2) TV Camera, catalog #9547 (3) Transmission Microscope, catalog #TECNAI12. The FOB point shall be Destination, Bethesda, MD 20892. The Government will award a firm fixed price purchase order to the responsible contractor. All responses will be considered by the agency. FAR 52.212-1 instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; Offerors must include with their offer a completed copy of the Provision FAR 52.212.3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial items: FAR52.212.4 Contract Terms and Conditions of Commercial Items; FAR 52.212.5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders-Commercial Items. To be considered for an award, offeror must have completed the online electronic Representations and Certifications located at http://orca.bpn.gov/. By submission of an offer, WWW.ccr.gov/ prior to award during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation. Copies of the aforementioned clauses are available upon request by telephone to Ms. Nicole Davis (301)594-5344. All responsible sources may submit offer that will be considered by this Agency. Offers must be submitted no later than 5:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time on March 15, 2007. For delivery through the Postal Service, Atten: Nicole Davis NIH/NIAID/AMOB, 10401 Fernwood Drive Room 2NE70, Bethesda, Maryland 20817-4811. Questions regarding the NOI7025 must be submitted in writing to Nicole Davis at davisnl@niaid.nih.gov or faxed to 301-480-3695. * Please note that telephone inquiries will not be accepted.