The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Steris Corporation, Erie, PA, pursuant to 41 U.S.C.253(c)(1)--Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This purchase is for one (1) each of the following items: 1) Maintenance contract on Autoclave System. Provide parts & labor for corrective maintenance of complete Autoclave System, plus scheduled maintenance. Effective date: 06/01/08-5/31/09. 1)1 each 20" GRV PWR SD STM LABSC; Serial # 012640111, Platinum Coverage; 2) 1 each, 20" GRV PWR SD STM LABSC, Serial # 011440103, Platinum Coverage; 3) 1 each, 20x20x38 Century Grav STR Serial #012369801, Platinum coverage; 4) 1 each, 84" Century VAC LR R1W, serial # 010800526, Platinum Coverage; and 5) each, SCI VAC 24x36x60 STG3; Serial # 011159601, Platinum Coverage. Any firm believing itself capable of providing these services may respond by submitting a written narrative statement of capability within 15 days of date of notice to Valarie Sims at the above address for consideration by the agency. Response must include detailed technical information and other technical literature demonstrating the ability to meet these requirements. Responses shall also include itemized pricing that is sufficient to make a determination that competition is feasible. If no affirmative responses are received within 15 days of this notice to determine whether a qualified source is more advantageous to the Government, an order will be placed with Steris Corporation. The NAICS Code/Size is 811219/6.0M. This procurement is to be processed using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in conjunction with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and is not expected to exceed the Simplified Acquisition threshold of $100,000. There is no solicitation package available. For any questions regarding this announcement, please contact Valarie Sims via email sims3@niehs.nih.gov.*****