66--Olympus Confocal Microscope System (VA-19-00054026) New Jersey Health Care System, East Orange VA Medical Center

The Department of Veterans Affairs, New Jersey Health Care System, East Orange VA Medical Center plans to negotiate directly with Alliant Healthcare Products, a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, to procure a FLUOVIEW FV3000 System and related components. This acquisition is to be conducted on a sole source basis under regulations FAAR 6.302-5(b)(6) and VAAR 819.70, indicating that there is justification for bypassing competitive bidding due to the unique qualifications of the selected vendor. Although this notice signals the intent to negotiate without competition, other responsible sources with the capability to fulfill the requirement are invited to submit capability statements by May 21, 2019, by 4:00 PM EST for consideration. The contract is identified under solicitation number 36C24E19Q0077 and relates to the purchase of an Olympus Confocal Microscope System, categorized under NAICS code 333314. The contracting office is located within the Department of Veterans Affairs’ regional office in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Responses must be submitted via email to Elaine DiBucci, with no phone inquiries accepted. The government retains full discretion to decide whether to proceed without competitive proposals based on the capability statements received. This procurement supports the VA’s objective of equipping the medical center with advanced microscopy technology essential for specialized healthcare and research services.