Purchase of Evident/Olympus Stereoscope

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to award a sole source purchase order to Hunt Optics and Imaging for the purchase of an Evident/Olympus Stereoscope. The CDC requires this specific instrument for their lab work, and Hunt Optics and Imaging is the only authorized distributor that can provide the required equipment with a warranty and guarantees. The contract will be awarded without a competitive solicitation, but responsible sources are encouraged to identify themselves and provide a capability statement to the Contracting Officer. • The purchase is for a specific brand and model of stereoscope, Evident/Olympus. • The CDC requires this instrument for their lab work. • Hunt Optics and Imaging is the only authorized distributor that can provide the required equipment with a warranty and guarantees. • The contract will be awarded without a competitive solicitation. • Responsible sources are encouraged to identify themselves and provide a capability statement to the Contracting Officer.