J066--Intent to Sole Source Notice: Leica CM3050 S Cryostat preventative maintenance silver service plan
ID: 36C24E25Q0008Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFRPO EAST (36C24E)PITTSBURGH, PA, 15212, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/0171bdaa29474d388c9eb5ac703c819e/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Leica Microsystems, Inc. for a preventative maintenance service plan for a Leica CM3050 S Cryostat located at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida. This contract will encompass a one-year base period with four additional annual option years, covering necessary repair parts, labor, and one annual service visit. The maintenance of this specialized laboratory equipment is crucial for ongoing research and rehabilitation efforts within the facility. Interested parties who believe they can meet the service requirements are invited to submit a capability statement to the contracting officer, Rachael Talbott, via email by October 22, 2024, at 12:00 PM EST, as this notice is not a solicitation for competitive proposals.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Rachael TalbottContracting Officer
    rachael.talbott@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to issue a sole source contract with Leica Microsystems, Inc. for a preventative maintenance service plan for a Leica CM3050 S Cryostat located at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida. The contract, which covers a one-year base period and four annual options, will include repair parts, labor, and one annual service visit. This special notice is not a solicitation for competing proposals, but responsible parties believing they can fulfill the service requirements may submit a capability statement by October 22, 2024, at noon EST. All communications should be directed to the contracting officer, Rachael Talbott, via email. The decision to proceed without competition lies solely with the Government, based on the responses received. This notice outlines both the contracting details and the solicitation conditions while emphasizing the specific nature of the service required.
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