Reflected Light Microscope

REFLECTED LIGHT MICROSCOPE: The solicitation number is FA8601-09-T-0132. The NAICS Code is 333314. The size standard is 500 employees. The government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) and FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii). The proposed source is Carl Zeiss Microimaging, Inc. The purchase is for a Reflected Light Microscope. Carl Zeiss Microimagining, Inc. provides a Reflected Light Microscope that is capable to image both the material substrates and the biological material on that substrate. Carl Zeiss Microimagining, Inc. provides a microscope that has lenses for the biological material and material lenses. Carl Zeiss Microimagining, Inc. has a Reflected Light Microscope that images the sample in both reflected and transmitted light mode. This Reflected Light Microscope is auto focusing (z-direction) as well as automated stage movement (x,y-detection.) Carl Zeiss Microimagining, Inc. provides a Reflected Light Microscope that has a digital camera to record the images of the samples, which is advantageous as the software is similar to the existing Carol Zeiss Microimagining. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, any quotation received within twelve (12) 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 quotations should be e-mailed to contact@example.gov or faxed to Ryan Huffman, 88 CONS/PKBB, +1 (555) 000-0000 no later than 15 October 2009. Only proposals received by this date will be considered. Any questions should be directed to Ryan Huffman at +1 (555) 000-0000.