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-NIH3426300 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 30, 2014. This acquisition will be processed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP).The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 423690 which has a size of 100. 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 Euthanex Corporation an automated euthanasia. NIH Animal Research Advisory Committee recommends animals should be euthanized in their home cages whenever possible. Providing safe, humane euthanasia of rodents at the end of the research study is necessary component of animal care that DVR provides as a service for NIH investigators. An automated euthanasia system would allow DVR to efficiently follow the best practice of euthanizing rodents in their home cage, while minimizing staff time commitment and potential for error. Euthanex Corporation is the only manufacture of a fully automated product designed for home cage euthanasia of rodents that meets DVR's specifications and will comply with the AVMA recommendations. Specifications include: •1) A fully automated euthanasia designed for home cage euthanasia of rodents using CO2. •2) System must assure compliance with the AVMA Panel on Euthanasia guidelines. •3) System shuts down if present parameters are not functioning and incorporates a warning light to indicate loss of CO2, supply (less than 30 psi). •4) Uses a Program Logic Controller (PLC) in conjunction with a Mass Flow Controller to fully automate flow, pressure and time with pre-sets for each animal species. •5) Flexibility of re-programming any of the presets. This feature is password protected, so only qualified personnel can make changes. •6) Simple control panel to facilitate operation and training. •7) Heated CO2, supply line (to prevent line from freezing) •8) Electric-120 volt.5 amp •9) Euthanasia chambers are sanitizable •10) Capable of hard ducting to the building exhaust (4 inch pipe) •11) Maximum exhaust of 150 cubic feet per minute 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 30, 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.