6640--FY 24 Automated Rotary Microtomes
ID: 36C24824Q1581Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)TAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/01819971dd4b480c97c55948b4f903d3/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to conduct a sole-source procurement for three HISTOCORE AUTOCUT Automated Rotary Microtomes from D.M.I. Medical, Inc. for the VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS) in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This acquisition, valued at $80,805, is justified as a brand-name only award due to the unique characteristics and specialized technology of the microtomes, which are critical for ensuring accurate pathological diagnoses for veterans. The procurement reflects the VA's commitment to providing reliable and innovative laboratory equipment to enhance diagnostic services, with a contract duration of 120 days after receipt of order. Interested firms challenging this sole-source action must submit evidence of their capability by September 9, 2024, at 9:00 AM EST, to Contract Specialist Edwin R. Correa at edwin.correa1@va.gov.

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    Edwin R. CorreaContracting Specialist
    (407) 646-4145
    edwin.correa1@va.gov
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    36C24824Q1581.docx
    The VA Network Contracting Office 8 intends to award a sole source procurement for Histocut Microtomes to D.M.I. Medical, INC, as they are the only authorized seller in Puerto Rico. Interested firms may challenge this decision by providing evidence of their capability to supply the required items by the response deadline of September 9, 2024. This notice serves solely to inform about the intent to award and is not a solicitation for competitive quotes.
    FAR 13 5 Sole Source Justification OEM SRP.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs seeks to procure three HISTOCORE AUTOCUT Automated Rotary Microtomes for the VACHS Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service in San Juan, Puerto Rico, with a total estimated cost of $80,805. The justification for a brand-name single-source acquisition is based on the unique characteristics of the microtome, which is essential for accurate pathological diagnoses and is only available from the authorized distributor, Government Scientific Source. Market research confirmed that other alternatives do not meet FDA regulations or warranty requirements, necessitating this specific procurement.
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