Combines Synopsis Solicitation-Parts and Repair of

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 75N98026Q00767/PCA-NIAID-02428. This solicitation is issued as a Notice of Intent (NOI) for a non-competitive combined synopsis/solicitation to award a contract or purchase order without providing for full and open competition (including brand-name, if applicable). This acquisition is conducted under the authority of FAR 12.603, Streamlined Solicitation for Commercial Products or Commercial Services, and is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. Additional authority includes 41 U.S.C. 1901 and FAR 6.302-3(a)(2)(ii). The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions, intends to negotiate and award a firm fix-price award on a non-competitive basis to Thermo Electron North America LLC 1400 Northpoint Pkwy Ste 10, West Palm Beach, FL 33407-1976. Thermo Electron was the only manufacturer making the Q Exactive Plus, and the control board needed for the repair in unique to this instrumentation and not available in unused form from other manufacturers or service providers.