J065--Leica Service Contract Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 20, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) (single source), intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Leica Microsystems Inc., for Tissue Auto Stainer repair and maintenance services. NAICS 811219 applies. The anticipated date of award is 12/03/2021.

This requirement is for:

Puget Sound Health Care

1660 South Columbian Way

Seattle, WA 98108

This notice satisfies the requirement at FAR 5.201(b)(1), to publicize the proposed contract action. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation will be made available. Any responses received will only be considered for the purposes of determining the marketplace for future procurements. The Government will not pay for information submitted. This will be the only notice of the Government's intent to solicit, negotiate, and award to one source to satisfy this requirement.

See attached document: P03 J_A Leica_Redacted.