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Olympus DP75 Microscope Camera and Camera Accessories

Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability

Agency: NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION (1330) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 6640 | Last Modified: 08/13/2024

Procurement Summary

The National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) Hollings Marine Laboratory has a requirement for two (2) brand name or equal to the Olympus DP75 high mega-pixel computer-controlled microscope camera, adapter and brand name or equal to Olympus CellSens Ver4.2 software required to photo and document sample preparation. The camera must be compatible with the existing Olympus BX60, SZH, and IX81 microscopes and the existing Olympus CellSens software package. The Contractor shall furnish and deliver two (2) brand name or equal to the Olympus high mega-pixel computer-controlled microscope camera which shall meet the following minimum specifications and salient characteristics: • captures high-resolution images of at least 8192 x 6000 • captures high-resolution video • captures up to 60 frames per second • compatible with USB 3 or greater • compatible with Olympus BX60, SZH, and IX81 microscopes • Two (2) threaded 0.63x C-mount adapter (with the ability to adjust for parfocality) • One (1) trinocular camera mount compatible with the existing Olympus IX81 microscope • Two (2) brand name or equal to Olympus CellSens (Standard Version 4.2) software • One (1) brand name or equal to Olympus CellSens Count & Measure Solution Software • Minimum of 1 Year Warranty

Waiver Rationale Summary

The National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) Hollings Marine Laboratory has a requirement for two (2) brand name or equal to the Olympus DP75 high mega-pixel computer-controlled microscope camera, adapter and brand name or equal to Olympus CellSens Ver4.2 software required to photo and document sample preparation. The camera must be compatible with the existing Olympus BX60, SZH, and IX81 microscopes and the existing Olympus CellSens software package. The results of market research determined that there are no domestic manufactured products that can meet NOAA's requirement as the Olympus DP75 Camera, adapter, and CellSens Software are manufactured in Japan. Therefore, with all items being foreign manufactured an individual domestic non-availability waiver is required.

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

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Date Submitted

08/02/2024

Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)

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 OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION