SAM Special Notice (Anatomic Pathology Microtomes).docx

Classification Product Service Code: 6515 Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies.

NAICS Code: 334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing.

Place of Performance: Bethesda, MD 20889

Description:

THIS IS a Notice of Intent to Sole Source NOT a REQUEST FOR QUOTE / PROPOSAL The Defense Health Agency (DHA), Northeastern Healthcare Operations-Contracting Division (NEHO-CD), on behalf of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), in support of the Anatomic Pathology Department, located within WRNMMC, intends to award a firm fixed price contract on a sole source basis to LEICA MICROSYSTEMS, INC., 10 Parkway North, STE300, Deerfield, Illinois 60015-2526, CAGE Code #0F735.

The anticipated award will be made under the statutory authority permitting Other than Full and Open Competition pursuant to FAR 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The contract is intended to procure the HistoCore AUTOCUT Motorized Microtome (Product Code 149AUTO00C1), manufactured by LEICA MICROSYSTEMS, INC., to provide patient care in Anatomic Pathology and enable pathologists to diagnose cancer and other diseases. The LEICA microtome has the unique ability to switch between low- and high-profile blades, providing critical flexibility for various tissue processing requirements. In addition, LEICA equipment is already installed in the facility, allowing WRNMMC to maintain current training protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Estimated delivery is within six (6) months after receipt of order (ARO).

This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals or quotations. Requests for copies of a solicitation in response to this notice will not be honored or acknowledged. Phone calls will not be accepted. A determination by the Government to not compete this proposed action based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether conducting a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government. Interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities to fulfill this requirement by responding to this notice no later than 10:00am EST, Friday, July 11, 2025 by email to philip.b.atwell.ctr@health.mil and cc: erica.s.oh.civ@health.mil.

All information submitted should support the offeror’s capability to provide the maintenance services required and shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government.