Reviewed

Axio Observer 7 Inverted Research Microscope

Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability

Agency: CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (7523) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 6650 | Last Modified: 08/12/2024

Procurement Summary

The Zeiss Inverted Microscope System is essential for influenza virus research as it enables a comprehensive evaluation of the virus at the cellular level and offers advanced capabilities for detailed visualization of both fluorescence and histochemistry images. CDC conducts various types of research to support efforts in identifying immunological and pathogenicity markers responsible for influenza replication and virulence. Microscopes are one of the tools utilized that allow CDC to evaluate the different ways cells and influenza viruses interact and respond, and this type of instrument needs to be readily available whenever needed.

Waiver Rationale Summary

Microscopes manufactured by other foreign companies do not meet the needs of the CDC. There is no domestically manufactured item meeting the Government’s need; this product is not mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities and of a satisfactory quality.

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

OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS, TEST EQUIPMENT, COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES

NAICS

333314 - Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing

Date Submitted

08/06/2024

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

CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION