VariMax CMF X-Ray Optic System

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Library of Medicine (NLM), on behalf of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive Diseases (NIDDK) is conducting a market survey to determine the availability and technical capability of qualified small businesses, veteran-owned small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses or HUB Zone small businesses that can rebuild and/or replace the aged multilayer x-ray reflecting and focusing surfaces in a current VariMax CFM x-ray optic system. The current reflecting surface no longer provides sufficient x-ray flux density. The National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Library of Medicine (NLM), NIDDK Acquisitions Branch would like to procure: A Brand Name or Equal to the Rigaku VariMax CMF x-ray optic system. The rebuild agreement is needed to replace the aged multilayer x-ray reflecting and focusing surfaces in a current VariMax CFM x-ray optic system. The current reflecting surface no longer provides sufficient x-ray flux density. To the best of the Governments' knowledge Rigaku is the only manufacturer which can provide the rebuild agreement for the lasers. The system must contain the following: (1) The new surfaces must fit exactly in our existing assembly so that it can be reinstalled onto our existing x-ray diffraction system. (2) The optics housing has been manufactured by Rigaku to Rigaku specifications. (3) The existing Government owned item is VariMax HF optical assembly that must house of the new reflecting surfaces so it can be reinstalled to the Governments owned x-ray diffraction system. (4) The replacement part is a multilayer x-ray reflecting and focusing element. (5) Delivery by September 1, 2014 The institute intends to procure this service contract pursuant to FAR 8.405-6, Limited Sources Justification and Approval. To the best of the Governments' knowledge Rigaku is the only manufacturer that can rebuild and/or replace the optic system. This request is for interested firms with the capability of providing the items listed above and to submit a capability statement along with projected pricing, to assist the Government in determining in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 19.502-2(b) whether or not this procurement will be set-aside for any of the programs described above. The intended procurement will be classified under North American Industrial Classification (NAICS) code 334516 with a size standard of 500 employees. POTENTIAL SOURCES SHALL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IN THEIR RESPONSE: Company name, address, phone number, primary contact(s), e-mail address, NAICS code(s), business size (i.e., small/large) and DUNS number. All respondents are requested to identify their firm's size and type of business. Interested firms responding to this market survey must provide (a) capability statement demonstrating their experience, skills and capability to fulfill the Government's requirements for the above. The capability statement shall be in sufficient enough detail, but not to exceed 10 pages, so that the Government can determine the experience and capability of your firm to provide the requirements above. Your capability statement, not to exceed 10 pages, should include references. A copy of the capability statement must be received at the address or email identified in this synopsis by no later than close of business (4:30 pm local time at designated location) on July 14, 2014. Responses by fax or e-mail WILL BE ACCEPTED. This announcement is for information and planning purposes and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for information solicited. 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