Stainless Steel Double Sided Mirror with Swivel Mount

This is a synopsis prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisitions Procedures. This is a Notice of Intent. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The announcement number for this acquisition is RFQ-NIH3427608 and is being issued under the authority of FAR Subpart 6.302-1, 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1) Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The anticipated award date is July 31, 2014. This acquisition will be processed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP).The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 327215 which has a size of 500. The National Institutes of Health, Office of the Director, Office of Logistics and Acquisitions Operations, on the behalf of the Division of Veterinary Resources (DVR) intends to procure on a sole source basis from Otto Environmental a stainless steel double sided mirror with swivel. Otto Environmental is the only company that can provide the required specifications and swivel component for the mirrors. Specifications include having the appropriate luminance and reflectance of mirror surfaces and a swivel mount that prevents animals from damaging the mirror. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, the Government will consider responses submitted. Responses must be submitted no later than 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST), July 31, 2014 to Ms. Tonia Ellen at [email protected] . All information furnished must be in writing and must contain sufficient detail to allow the government to determine if it can meet the above specifications described herein. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed acquisition 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. Please reference the announcement number on all correspondence.