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6650--36C255-20-AP-1623 NIKON (VA-20-00047946) 657-20-3-336-0252

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The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 15 plans to award a sole source Firm-Fixed Price contract to Nikon Instruments Inc. for proprietary equipment compatible with existing Nikon confocal (Ti2) and inverted tissue culture (TS2) microscopes at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. This procurement falls under NAICS code 333314 for Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing, and is justified under the authority that only Nikon can supply this specialized equipment, as the warranty is voided if products are altered or installed by unauthorized parties. The contract will ensure continuous compatibility and support for the current microscope systems, which are essential for the research and medical activities at the designated performance location. The notice, issued on April 13, 2020, advises that while this is not a solicitation for quotes, interested parties may submit a capabilities statement by April 17, 2020, although the government may proceed without competition if no viable responses are received. Verbal inquiries and phone calls are not accepted, and all communications should be directed in writing to Contract Specialist Michael Murphy at the VA Heartland Network 15 in Leavenworth, Kansas. This sole source approach reflects the specialized nature of the product and the unique position of Nikon as the exclusive provider, ensuring compliance with regulatory provisions and continuity for VA-supported research infrastructure.

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VA awards sole source contract to Nikon for proprietary microscope equipment at Washington University.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 255-NETWORK Contract Office 15 (36C255)

NAICS

333314 - Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing

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PostedApr 13

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 255-NETWORK Contract Office 15 (36C255)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeLEAVENWORTH, KS, 66048, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 255-NETWORK Contract Office 15 (36C255)

Office AddressLEAVENWORTH, KS, 66048, USA

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Michael Murphy Contract Specialist

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

Page 2 of 2 The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 15 intends to award a sole source contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C 253(c) (1) FAR 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, to Nikon Instruments Inc. located at 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Meliville, NY 11747. Nikon Instruments Inc. will provide equipment to its already existing Nikon confocal (Ti2) and inverted tissue culture (TS2) microscopes. The Nikon Equipment is proprietary and may only be purchased through Nikon Instruments Inc. or from one of its authorized distributors. Nikon states that the warranty is void if the equipment or Software has been installed or modified other than as authorized in writing by Nikon. The place of performance is for the Washington University School of Medicine located at 660 S. Euclid Ave, Campus Box 8069 St. Louis MO 63110. The NAICS code is 333314 (Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing with a size standard of 500 employees. The solicitation number is 36C25520Q0330. This action will result in a Firm-Fixed Price contract for equipment. This notice of intent is not a request for quotations; interested parties may express their interest by providing a capabilities statement NLT April 17, 2020 at 3:00 PM CST. The capabilities statement must provide clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate the capability of the party to provide the required products. A determination not to compete this proposed contract upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. When responding to this announcement, respondents should refer to Announcement, Notice of Intent. If after April 17 ,2020 no viable responses have been received in response to this announcement, Department of Veterans Affairs shall negotiate solely with the Nikon. This notice of intent to award a sole source contract is not a request for competitive quotes. There will be no solicitation available for competitive quotes. Phone calls will not be accepted. The point of contact for this action is Contract Specialist Michael Murphy, who can be reached at contact@example.gov. The Network Contracting Office 15 address is: VA Heartland Network 15, Network Business Office, Contracting Office, 3450 South. 4th Street, Leavenworth, KS 66048.