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The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 intends to award a sole-source contract to Carl Zeiss Microscopy LLC for preventative maintenance, hardware and software support, and repair services on the Zeiss Axio Scan Z1 digital pathology scanner at the Durham VA Medical Center. The procurement is justified under FAR 6.302-1(b) and FAR 12.102(a) because Carl Zeiss Microscopy LLC is the only entity authorized to provide OEM-level service, parts, and warranty maintenance for this specialty equipment, with no other qualified sources available. The contract structure includes a base period and two optional years, with performance limited to services performed on the designated equipment at the Durham VA Medical Center. Vendors seeking to respond to this intent must submit a capability statement, DUNS number, organizational details, and business size classification in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format, not exceeding ten pages, by July 1, 2026. Submission is restricted to electronic delivery via email to the designated Contract Specialist, and no telephone inquiries will be accepted. All responses are voluntary, at no cost to the government, and the VA retains full discretion to proceed with the sole-source award without competition if no valid submissions are received. Only OEMs, authorized dealers, distributors, or resellers with documented verification from Carl Zeiss Microscopy LLC are eligible; the delivery of gray market components is strictly prohibited and will result in contract termination or mandatory replacement at the vendor’s expense. This action is governed under NAICS code 811210 with a size standard of $34 million, and while no specific pricing, contract type, or payment details are disclosed, the government reserves all rights to use submitted information and is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt or provide feedback to respondents.
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