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Coherent Femtosecond Laser System (Axon 920-1 TPC) or Equal for NINDS

Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability

Agency: NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH (7529) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 6515 | Last Modified: 05/17/2023

Procurement Summary

The purpose of this requirement is to procure one (1) femtosecond laser system for the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). This system is needed for retinal physiology experiments that require IR 2-photon microscopy, a technique which relies on a pulsed femtosecond IR laser.

Did / Will the solicitation include one of the standard BAA provisions announcing the agency’s intention to provide a price preference for domestic end products and construction material?

Yes

Was a sources sought or Request for Information issued?

Yes

OMB Determination

Consistent with Policy

Product

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Date Submitted

05/08/2023

Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)

N/A

Solicitation ID

N/A

Procurement Stage

Pre-solicitation

Expected Maximum Duration of the Proposed Waiver

0 - 6 months

Waiver Coverage

Individual Waiver

Funding Agency

NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH