36C252-18-Q-0990 - Histology Instruments - Leica Full Service Contract (JB537)
Added: May 31, 2018 3:06 pm Under FAR regulation 13.104 the Government anticipates entering into sole source procurement negotiations with Leica Microsystems Inc., for a full service maintenance contract for the Histology Instruments located at Jesse Brown VAMC located in Chicago, IL. The above authority is cited and justification made based on the determination that the Government s minimum needs can be satisfied by services available from one source. This announcement is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under FAR 13.106-1 (b). Other persons may identify their interest and capability by responding to this requirement by June 8th 0800 Central Time. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all interest received on or before June 8th 0800 Central Time will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received as a result of the notice of intent will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. No solicitation document is available. 36C25218Q0990 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 12
5/31/18, 3:06 PM 36C252-18-Q-0990 - Leica Service Contract (JB537) 695-18-2-133-1249 (537)
Added: May 11, 2018 9:45 am SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support a requirement for one preventive maintenance inspection and emergency repair on already purchased equipment at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, IL. The pieces of histology instruments that will be included on the proposed contract is tee (3) Leica CM1850UV Cryostate, one (1) Leica CV5030 TS5025 Coverslipper, one (1) Leica ST5020 Multistainer, one (1) Leica IPS basic inst. Slide printer, tee (3) Leica RM 2255 Microtome located in the inpatient lab. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement and any relevant set-asides. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 811219 Medical and surgical equipment repair and maintenance services with a Size Standard $20.5 million. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME This request for capability information does not constitute a request for quotes; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. If your organization has the potential capacity to perform these contract services, please provide the following information: Verification/proof that your firm has the capability to perform all PM and emergent repairs on above listed histology instruments per the OEM s specifications. The submittal must include proof that your firm can obtain OEM parts, OEM materials and OEM software upgrades. Please also provide your company DUNS number, point of contact, and phone number with your submission. BASED ON THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH, THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE SET-ASIDE FOR SDVOSBs, VOSBs, or SMALL BUSINESSES OR PROCURED THROUGH FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to provide services consistent in scope and scale with those described in this notice and otherwise anticipated. Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed services are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by 1000 CT on 18 May, 2018. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to Kristine.Sutton@va.gov. Electronic documents shall be submitted in .pdf, doc, or .xls and restricted to emails of less than 10MB as that is the maximum single email size allowable. Communication containing documents in any other format may be blocked or stripped by the Government s server and may not be received by this office. Files exceeding 10MB may not be received by this office. It is the contractor s responsibility to verify that submissions are received. Any questions in regards to this notice may be directed to Kristine Sutton via email at Kristine.Sutton@va.gov. 36C25218Q0990 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 12
5/11/18, 9:45 AM Base year with four (4) one year option renewals with Leica Biosystems, Histology Instruments Maintenance. Base period 8/1/2018 through 7/31/2019 for the Jesse Brown VAMC.
Awarded Vendors: LEICA MICROSYSTEMS INC.;1700 LEIDER LN;BUFFALO GROVE;IL;60089. Contract Award Dollar Amount: $26,283.71. Contract Award Date: 2018-07-26. 36C25218Q0990 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 12
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