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Agilent xCELLigence RTCA HT system

Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability

Agency: NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH (7529) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 6640 | Last Modified: 08/26/2024

Procurement Summary

The NeuroTherapeutics Development Unit (NTDU) Translational Neuroscience (TNC) National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) requires the purchase of a high throughput cell analysis system with the brand name or equal capabilities to the Agilent xCELLigence RTCA HT system to facilitate the screening and evaluation of toxicities to neurons and other cells following exposure to chemotoxic agents, toxic proteins and viral infections.

Waiver Rationale Summary

Domestically manufactured items were not identified during the market research phase of the procurement conducted under FAR Part 10 as described in the findings herein above under d.(1). In addition, the unrestricted Combined Synopsis/Solicitation shall be publicly posted on SAM.gov for 10 days to promote the competition. No offers for a domestic end product are anticipated to be received. Based on the information explained in the findings above, the feasibility of foregoing the requirement or providing a United States manufactured substitute has been considered and a domestically manufactured item meeting the Government’s need 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

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Date Submitted

08/12/2024

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