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66--BZX Fluorescence Microscope

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36C26118Q9739Federal

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The Department of Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System plans to enter into a sole source contract with Government Scientific Source for the procurement of a BZX Fluorescence Microscope along with related ancillary supplies. The infusion pump and module involved are proprietary products manufactured by Keyence, and GSS is recognized as an authorized distributor. This contract will be awarded under the authority that limits competition due to there being only one responsible source capable of meeting the agency’s specific requirements. Additionally, the award is intended to support a verified service-disabled Veteran-owned small business, in alignment with relevant federal acquisition regulations. No competitive solicitation will be issued, but other firms believe they can fulfill the requirements or provide an equivalent product are invited to submit written notifications with supporting evidence by September 26, 2018, at 3:00 PM PST. Such responses will be reviewed solely to determine whether competition should be pursued. Communications must be submitted via email only to the designated contract specialist, with no telephone inquiries accepted, and no costs related to response submissions will be reimbursed by the government. The contract is identified under solicitation number 36C26118Q9739, associated with NAICS code 333314, and is managed by the VA’s Network Contract Office 21 located in Mather, California.

General Info

Sole source contract for proprietary BZX microscope, supporting disabled Veteran-owned business.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 261-NETWORK Contract Office 21 (36C261)

NAICS

333314 - Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing

Place of Performance

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PostedSep 26

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 261-NETWORK Contract Office 21 (36C261)

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeMATHER, CA, 95655, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 261-NETWORK Contract Office 21 (36C261)

Office AddressMATHER, CA, 95655, USA

ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

The VA PALO ALTO HEALTH CARE SYSTEM (VAPAHCS) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Government Scientific Source (GSS). The proposed contract action is for BZX Fluorescence Microscope and ancillary supplies. The requested Infusion pump and module are proprietary, from the manufacturer Keyence and GSS is an authorized distributor. This action is in accordance with FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B); Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements and VAAR 819.7007 sole source awards intended to a verified service-disabled Veteran-owned small business. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES and no competitive solicitation will be issued; however, any firm that believes it can meet these requirements or provide an equal product may give written notification to the contract specialist for consideration. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirements listed above for the requested products. Responses are due by September 26, 2018 at 3:00 PM PST. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Responses must be e-mailed to contact@example.gov . No telephone responses will be accepted. No reimbursement for any costs associated with providing capability statements will be provided by the Government.