65--Grumbach Microscope Intent to Sole source

July 31, 2018 NCO 23 Department of Veterans Affairs intends to sole source an inverted epifluorescence Microscope to the Nikon of Americas Corporation. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 339113 and the annual size standard is 1000 employees. This notice is published for informational purposes only and is NOT a request for competitive offers and a solicitation will not be issued, however, any firm that believes it can meet the requirements herein may submit a written response. All written responses must include a written narrative statement of capability, including detailed technical information demonstrating the company s ability to meet the requirements herein without disruption to the critical TELE ICU services at VISN 23 and other locations. Interested sources may identify their interest and submit capability information in response to this notice by 10 August 2018, 2:00 p.m. CDT, via email to contact@example.gov. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice.