10--Commercial Exportable FLIR SnipIR Long Range Thermal Weapon Sight

Navsup Flt Logistics Ctr San Diego

QUANTUM LAB KIT

The Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center San Diego plans to award a firm fixed price, sole source contract to QUBITEKK INC for providing a single Photon quantum light source intended for advanced optics class demonstrations and laboratory use at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California. This action is authorized under FAR 13.106-1, allowing for a non-competitive acquisition based on the determination that only one responsible source can fulfill the requirement. The contract is anticipated to be awarded on or before September 30, 2022, under the NAICS code 333314. No solicitation document exists for this procurement, and this notice serves solely as an announcement of intent to award rather than a solicitation for competitive quotes. Interested parties may respond by submitting a capability statement that includes management, technical, and cost information to demonstrate their ability to provide the necessary product and proof of authorization as a distributor. Responses must not exceed six pages with a minimum font size of 10-point and are due by 9:00 AM PST on September 22, 2022. Capability statements must be submitted via email to the designated purchasing agent, Kevin L. Nimmo, with no telephone inquiries accepted. The government will consider all submissions solely to determine whether to proceed competitively or continue with the sole source award, reserving full discretion over the procurement approach. The office handling this action is located in San Diego, California, under the Department of Defense.

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over 3 years ago

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6640--Leica Stellaris 5 Confocal Microscope System

The Department of Veterans Affairs, San Francisco VA Health Care System plans to negotiate directly with Leica Microsystems Inc. to acquire a Leica Stellaris 5 Confocal Microscope System under a sole source justification in compliance with FAR 6.302-1. This advanced microscope will replace an outdated and non-functional confocal system currently used by the San Francisco VA HCS Research Service, supporting ongoing and new cellular imaging research studies. The Leica Stellaris 5 offers unique and sophisticated capabilities critical to the researchers, including an integrated white light laser (WLL) that allows fine-tuned excitation wavelengths between 485 nm and 695 nm with 1 nm precision, and the ability to scan up to eight laser lines simultaneously. Its Power HyD S silicon detectors support TauSense Technology for simultaneous fluorescence lifetime and intensity data, while the Lightening SR mode provides near super-resolution imaging in real-time. The system is equipped with a Super-Z Galvo stage enabling fast, accurate Z-axis scanning with minimal vibration. This particular confocal microscope is the only system known to combine the necessary features such as spectral scanning without dichroic filters, dynamic separation of autofluorescence using tau sensing, and pulsed laser-detector technology for precise fluorescence signal separation. These advanced functions are essential for the research requirements and are proprietary to Leica Microsystems. While this notice is not a solicitation for competitive bids, other Original Equipment Manufacturers or authorized dealers offering an equivalent system that meets the detailed feature set may submit a capability statement by the specified deadline. The agency retains full discretion over whether to pursue competition based on any responses received. Questions and submissions are directed exclusively to the designated contract specialist via email.

Rpo East (36C24E)

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over 3 years ago

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6640--nVue Imaging System

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, Research Service plans to procure the nVue Imaging System from Inscopix, Inc. through a sole source negotiation, as the current miniscope system used in traumatic brain injury research is obsolete and unsupported. The nVue Imaging System is a necessary technological upgrade, offering enhanced capabilities essential to ongoing studies, including the ability to image two distinct neuronal populations simultaneously at single-cell resolution using two specific wavelengths, and to record brain signals over extended periods. This system ensures data integrity, consistency, and compatibility with existing equipment, which is critical for the continuity and accuracy of the research. Although this is not a request for competitive quotes, the VA invites any responsible sources that can provide an equivalent product, meeting the detailed technical requirements and holding original equipment manufacturer or authorized reseller status, to submit a capability statement by September 15, 2022. Responses should clearly demonstrate how the alternative product meets the criteria outlined. The designated contact for submissions is Shannon Hukriede, Contract Specialist, with no telephone inquiries accepted. The decision to proceed without competition remains at the discretion of the Government.

Rpo East (36C24E)

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over 3 years ago

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242-NETWORK Contract Office 02 (36C242)

6540--Nikon Microscope

The Department of Veterans Affairs at the Bronx VAMC intends to award a firm fixed price sole source contract to Morrell Instrument Co Inc. for the procurement of an additional Nikon Microscope. This sole source award is justified under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), which allows for non-competitive acquisition when only one source is reasonably available due to factors such as urgency or exclusive licensing. The contract is a follow-on requirement, suggesting prior related purchases, and is categorized under NAICS code 333314, which pertains to Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing. Due to the urgent need for the equipment, the VA will not entertain competitive bids or inquiries and plans to finalize the award around August 16, 2022. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their capabilities for future requirements but should properly mark any proprietary information, as no reimbursement will be provided for such submissions. The contract work is managed by the 242-NETWORK Contract Office 02 in Albany, NY, with Wilmen Joa as the point of contact for this acquisition. The sole source approach reflects the unique nature of the Nikon Microscope and Morrell Instrument Co Inc.’s status as the only reasonable supplier for this specific brand and model.

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over 3 years ago

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250-NETWORK Contract Office 10 (36C250)

6515--SPECULAR MICROSCOPE

The Department of Veterans Affairs Cleveland Medical Center plans to acquire a specular microscope by negotiating exclusively with Nidek, Inc., under the authority that permits sole-source procurement when only one source is deemed reasonably available. This procurement falls under NAICS code 333314, which relates to small business size standards of 500 employees. The specular microscope sought is notable for its unique capability to capture paracentral images at eight points within a narrow visual angle, allowing enhanced assessment around the central corneal image, a patented feature specific to the Nidek CEM-530 model. The procurement is based on this specialized functionality, making Nidek the sole intended source. Other potential suppliers interested in this requirement could submit their capabilities by August 10, 2022, with no cost or obligation to the government. These responses would be used only to evaluate whether the contract should remain sole-source or open to competition, with the government having sole discretion on this decision. At the time of notice, no solicitation had been released. All inquiries and statements of interest were directed to the contracting officer, Rachelle Hamer, via email with a specific reference to the solicitation number 36C25022Q0955 and the requirement title “Specular Microscope.” The contract office managing this acquisition is located in Dayton, Ohio.

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over 3 years ago

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