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6640--650-26-3-871-0394: IonOptix Vibrating Microtome - HCR (VA-26-00070200)

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The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole source contract to IonOptix LLC for the procurement of a Vibrating Microtome to be located at the VAMC Providence, Rhode Island. This action is being pursued under FAR 6.302.1, as IonOptix LLC is identified as the exclusive vendor capable of providing the advanced scientific equipment necessary to meet the agency's research goals. Because this is a sole source intent, no formal solicitation will be posted to SAM.gov. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334516 and PSC/FSC 6640. Interested parties must submit responses to the Contracting Specialist, Andrew Simard, by September 4, 2026, at 10:00 am EST. The final decision to proceed with a competitive procurement based on the responses received remains at the sole discretion of the Contracting Officer.

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VA sole source contract to IonOptix LLC for a Vibrating Microtome in Providence.

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Department Of Veterans Affairs → 241-NETWORK Contract Office 01 (36C241)View Agency

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334519 - Other Measuring and Controlling Device ManufacturingView NAICS

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Department of Veterans Affairs, Providence, ME, 02908, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 241-NETWORK Contract Office 01 (36C241)
Contacts1 person available
OfficeTOGUS, ME, 04330, USA
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Department Of Veterans Affairs → 241-NETWORK Contract Office 01 (36C241)
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Office AddressTOGUS, ME, 04330, USA
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Pre-Solicitation Notice of intent to award a sole source contract. This is not a solicitation. The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to negotiate a sole source contract with: IONOPTIX LLC 396 UNIVERSITY AVE WESTWOOD, MA 02090 H762ZD9TLFU7 This is not a solicitation. The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award Ion Optix Vibrating Microtome located at the VAMC Providence, RI. IONOPTIX LLC is the Exclusive/Sole source vendor specializing in advanced scientific equipment manufacturing supporting research goals. The contractor will provide the required equipment. Since the intent is to procure this on a sole source basis, no solicitation will be posted to Contracting Opportunities SAM.gov. The authority for this action is FAR 6.302.1 Only One Responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The NAICS 334516. The size standard is 1,000 employees. The PSC/FSC is 6640. Interested persons may contact the Contracting Specialist by email at andrew.simard@va.gov regarding this procurement. The determination to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer. Response must be received by 09/4/2026 NLT 10:00am EST.

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