Notice of Intent to Sole Source-LabRam Raman spectrometer

FDA has a requirement to procure all labor, parts, materials necessary to upgrade an existing instrument, the LabRam Raman spectrometer system to Horiba., under Request for Quote FDA-RFQ-23-118642 as a sole source acquisition. Horiba is the manufacturer of the LabRam Raman Spectrometer System and then can provide all the hardware components, their licensed software, experienced installation, and setup. All the hardware components and software will have to be provided by Horiba since they are unique to there brand of instruments. Horiba’s expertise will ensure proper installation and setup which critical for the instrument to operate properly. The NAICS Code for this procurement is: 541519 Other Computer Related Services This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any party that believes it is capable of meeting this requirement as stated herein may submit a written capability statement that clearly supports and demonstrates their ability to perform the requirement. Capability statements must be received by the response date and time of this notice. Submissions will be reviewed to determine if they can meet the requirement. A determination by the Government to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. It is anticipated that an award will be issued to Horiba approximately fifteen (15) days after the date of this notice unless the Government determines that any other organization has the capacity to meet this requirement. Response Date: 12:00 p.m. EST 7/19/2023. Please email responses to Nina Montgomery at [email protected]