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This document is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for a vibrating blade microtome requirement from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 10, Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center (RLR VAMC). The VA intends to negotiate a sole source contract under Simplified Acquisition Procedures with Government Scientific Source, Inc. for a Leica VT1200 S vibrating blade microtome and power cord, with an estimated cost of $28,439.59. The requirement is for the RLR VAMC Research Department to obtain a brand name vibrating blade microtome with unique features, such as automatic feeding, specimen retraction, and compatibility with a vibrocheck accessory, to meet their tissue sectioning needs. The VA believes only the proposed vendor can successfully meet this requirement, and is not requesting competitive proposals. Responses to this notice must be received by 12:00 pm EST on May 21, 2024, providing clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous.
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Notice of Intent to Sole Source Requirement – Vibrating Blade Microtome
Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 10, Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center (RLR VAMC) located at 1481 W 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202-2803 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 renewal of a brand name vibrating blade microtome.
The associated NAICS code for this is acquisition is 334516. The PSC is 6640. The vendor will be Government Scientific source, Inc, 12355 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 400, Reston, VA 20191-3497.
Description of Equipment or Supplies: The estimated cost is $28,439.59
· 1491200S001 – LEICA VT1200 S Config. – Quantity of 1 Each
· 14041157009 – Power Cord Various NEMA5 15 – Quantity of 1 Each
The RLR VAMC Research Department is seeking a brand name vibrating blade microtome for cutting high quality specimen samples of fresh and fixed tissue in Neuroscience. The item’s features are unique compared to other manufacturers’ vibratomes and will satisfy required sectioning demands for cutting fresh and fixed tissue needs of the highest quality to retain viable cells on the section surface.
A firm fixed price contract 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 12:00 pm EST on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Point of contact is Barbara Robertson, e-mail Barbara.Robertson@va.gov.
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