J066--405-25-2-2080-0006: Leica Service 2025 - ATTN TARA (VA-24-00109904)
ID: 36C24125Q0198Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241)TOGUS, ME, 04330, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (J066)

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https://sam.gov/opp/2fe535b4a13d466b8a77c09ac6756c27/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole-source contract to Leica Microsystems Inc. for the maintenance and service of a confocal microscope at the White River Junction VA Healthcare System. This five-year contract will encompass preventative maintenance, repairs, and support for the microscope, which is critical for ongoing pre-clinical research on immunological and biological proteins. The procurement aims to ensure optimal functionality and maintenance of the equipment, thereby enhancing productivity and reducing costs for the VA. Interested parties may contact Contract Specialist Ophelia Wilson at ophelia.wilson@va.gov or 203-932-5711, with responses due by January 31, 2025.

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    Ophelia WilsonContract Specialist
    (203) 932-5711
    ophelia.wilson@va.gov
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    The document is a pre-solicitation notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) indicating the intent to award a sole-source contract to Leica Microsystems Inc. for maintenance and service of a confocal microscope at the White River Junction VA Healthcare System. The contract, lasting five years, will cover preventive maintenance, repairs, and support for the existing microscope, which is essential for ongoing pre-clinical research on immunological and biological proteins. It emphasizes that Leica Microsystems is the sole provider qualified to service this equipment. The contract aims to ensure optimal usage and maintenance of the microscope, ultimately enhancing productivity and reducing costs for the VA. The notice includes specifics about the contracting office, response requirements, and compliance with federal records management laws, establishing ownership of data produced during the contract. This step illustrates the VA's commitment to maintaining high standards of research infrastructure under strict regulatory guidelines.
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