NOTICE OF INTENT TO INCORPORATE NON-MAS (“OPEN MARKET”) ITEMS OVER $20k ON GSA FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULE (FSS) ORDER

The FDA is publishing a special notice to inform the public that it intends to incorporate a series of non‑MAS (open‑market) laboratory equipment and accessories—totaling $188,603.79—into an existing GSA Federal Supply Schedule order for a brand‑name Evident Scientific FV5000 advanced laser‑scanning confocal microscope. This notice does not constitute a solicitation for bids; no competitive quotation will be requested, and no separate open‑market solicitation will be issued. Interested parties may direct questions to the Contracting Officer by the specified deadline. • Primary contract: purchase of one Evident Scientific FV5000 microscope (MAS component) under GSA Schedule SIN 334516. • Ancillary non‑MAS items include data‑transfer boards, immersion oil, filters, workstations, surge protectors, software licenses, optics, cabling, racks, temperature controllers, shipping logistics, and installation services. • Total estimated value of the non‑MAS items: $188,603.79. • This is an informational notice only; no bids, proposals, or quotations are being solicited. • Questions must be submitted to Suzanne Martella (Contracting Officer) by 12:00 PM Central Time on 09/23/2026.