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6650--OPTOMETRY MICROSCOPES Intent to Sole Source

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Healthcare System, VISN 10 Contracting Activity plans to award a sole source contract to Melling Medical for the procurement of two Leica Proveo 8 Microscopes specifically designed for ophthalmology surgery procedures at the Fort Wayne campus of the VA Northern Indiana Health Care System. The contract will be executed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and the authority of FAR Part 6.302-1, identifying Melling Medical as the only responsible source capable of fulfilling the technical and operational requirements. The detailed equipment list includes microscope stands, optics with advanced features, specialized adapters, multiple cables, binocular tubes, eyepieces, dust covers, monitors, and installation, calibration, and on-site training. This firm-fixed-price contract will have no option years and reflects the government's confidence in the selected vendor's unique qualifications. This notice serves as an intent to negotiate and is not a competitive solicitation or request for offers, emphasizing that no solicitation package is available. However, the government invites any responses providing clear and convincing evidence demonstrating that competition would be advantageous, with submissions due by 10:00 am on August 30, 2021. The contracting office handling this procurement is located in Dayton, Ohio, with Erik Fallo serving as the contract specialist and point of contact for further inquiries. The associated NAICS code for this acquisition is 333314, which relates to the manufacturing of optical instruments.

General Info

Sole source contract to Melling Medical for two Leica Proveo 8 microscopes, ophthalmology use.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 250-NETWORK Contract Office 10 (36C250)

NAICS

333314 - Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing

Place of Performance

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36C25021Q1091 Optometry Microscopes Intent to Sole Source

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0202-LSJ-Fallo+signed.pdf

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PostedAug 24

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 250-NETWORK Contract Office 10 (36C250)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeDAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 250-NETWORK Contract Office 10 (36C250)

Office AddressDAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

Contacts

Erik FalloContract Specialist

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

Notice of Intent to Sole Source Requirement The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Healthcare System, VISN 10 Contracting Activity intends to negotiate a sole source contract under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and the authority of FAR Part 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source for the following items listed below. The associated NAICS code for this is 333314. The vendor will be Melling Medical, 658 South Columbia Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Description of equipment requirements: The requirement is for two Leica Proveo 8 Microscopes for Ophthalmology Surgery procedures in the Operating Rooms at Fort Wayne campus of VA Northern Indiana Health Care System: Two Leica PROVEO 8 Stand F42 OCT Ready Two Leica PROVEO 8 Optics with focus/tilt/assis/XY Two Leica Keratoscope adapter Two Leica Remote brake release switch, Two Leica Power cable, 5m, North America Two Leica Backup cable, WFS, 4.5m Two Objective WD=175mm OCT ready 12 Leica Clip-on handle 18 Leica Drive knob covet tube T binoc Two Leica Binoc. tube 10-50° type II UltraLow III Four Leica Eyepiece f. spect. w´s 8.33x/22B,type II Two Leica Dust Cover Two installation checklist medical Two Leica 0° Assistant with IVA PROVEO 8 Two Leica Binocular tube inclinable 5-25° with PD Four Leica Eyepiece f. spect. w´s 10x/21B, type II Six Leica Drive knob cover, binoc. tube T Two Leica DocuSet for HDC 100 without Recorder Two Leica HD C100 for OH's Two Leica 27" Medical HD Touch Monitor Two Leica Monitor arm PROVEO 8 (optional) Two Installation, Calibration & On-Site Training A firm fixed price contract with no option years is anticipated and shall be awarded. It is the Government's belief that only the proposed candidate possesses the required capabilities to successfully meet this requirement. It is the Government's intention to solicit and negotiate with only this source. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. It is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received no later than 10:00 am on Monday, August 30, 2021. Erik Fallo Contract Specialist contact@example.gov