6515--INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: GOVERNMENT SCIENTIFIC SOURCE INC, THE TISSUE-TEK LAB AID ULTRA II CABINET.
ID: 36C24125Q0299Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f07bdb503293495bbfbac63b947dfeb9/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole-source contract to Government Scientific Source Inc. for the procurement of three Tissue-Tek Lab Aid Ultra II Cabinets, essential for standardizing lab equipment at the Providence VA Medical Center. These cabinets are critical for maintaining uniformity in existing lab operations, featuring necessary safety and storage capabilities for handling numerous samples. The estimated contract value is approximately $15,921, with responses due by March 11, 2025, at 16:00 Eastern Time. Interested parties may contact Contract Specialist Gillian Miller at gillian.miller@va.gov or (781) 687-2000 for further information.

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    Gillian MillerContract Specialist
    (781) 687-2000
    gillian.miller@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole-source contract to Government Scientific Source Inc. for the procurement of three Tissue-Tek Lab Aid Ultra II Cabinets. This decision stems from the standardization of lab equipment at the Providence VA Medical Center, which requires these specific cabinets to meet operational needs. Government Scientific Source is identified as the only authorized small business distributor for this product, as confirmed by a sole distributor letter from Sakura Finetek, the original equipment manufacturer. The estimated contract value is approximately $15,921. The procurement falls under FAR 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items, limiting competition due to the unique nature of the required supply. The justification for sole sourcing emphasizes the necessity of maintaining uniformity in existing lab equipment, with the cabinets featuring essential safety and storage capabilities crucial for handling numerous samples. The outlined timeline for interest responses is set for March 11, 2025, at 16:00 Eastern Time. The procurement process will follow specific guidelines ensuring compliance with federal regulations, including necessary warranties and safety protocols during equipment handling and use.
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