65--Notice of Intent Sole Source Award for Full Service Maintenance with Sakura Finetek USA

The U.S. Army Medical Command’s Western Regional Contracting Office in Tacoma, Washington, plans to award a sole source contract valued at $91,464.00 to Sakura Finetek USA, Inc. This contract entails a Full Service On-Site Maintenance agreement for Tissue Tek Tissue Processor, Stainers, and Coverslippers located at the William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso, Texas. The award is justified under the Federal Acquisition Regulation because Sakura Finetek holds proprietary rights to all Tissue Tek Instruments, making them the only authorized provider for this maintenance service. This procurement will be conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR Part 13, and no solicitation or request for proposals will be issued. While this notice is not an open solicitation, other firms interested in providing similar products may submit supporting documentation on their capabilities and specifications for consideration in future procurements. All responses should be directed via email to the designated Purchasing Agent, Ms. Amparo Hall, with no telephone or fax inquiries accepted. The NAICS code for this procurement is 423450, and the associated solicitation number is W91YU0-12-T-0058.