J065--notice of intent to sole source contract for leica slide stainer and cover slipper services for VA northern california healthcare system 36C26125Q0030

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 21 has published a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source contract to Leica Microsystems Inc. for maintenance services at the VA Northern California Healthcare System. The contract, valued at not more than $116,994.28, covers annual preventative and corrective maintenance services for one cover slipping machine and one slide stainer located at the facility in Mather, California. This notice is being issued under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, which permits sole source contracting under specific circumstances. The contract falls under NAICS code 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with a corresponding business size standard of $12.5 million. The solicitation number is 36C26126Q0030, and the contracting officer is Durell Salaz.

The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to inform the contracting community of the government's intention to proceed with a sole source award while providing an opportunity for other capable vendors to express interest. Interested parties have until September 4, 2025, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time to submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations for the agency's consideration. All responsible sources are eligible to participate and submit responses, regardless of the sole source intent. The notice specifically states this is not a request for proposals or quotes, but rather a formal notification of the government's planned contracting approach. Contractors interested in competing for this opportunity should direct their submissions and inquiries to the designated point of contact, Durell Salaz, at durell.salaz@va.gov. The contract will be structured as a firm fixed-price arrangement for the specialized medical equipment maintenance services required by the VA healthcare facility.