J065--Zeiss Lumera 700s service/maintenance Base + 3 Option Years Notice of Intent to Sole Source

This special notice IAW FAR 5.2-Synopsis of Proposed Contract Actions is not a request for quotes, but rather a notice of intent to sole source. It is at the Government s discretion to consider responses to this notice.

Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Portland VAMC intends to award a sole source award to PROAIM AMERICAS LLC to furnish: Annual preventative maintenance and repair services for the Carl Zeiss surgical microscope equipment (Zeiss Lumera 700s). The projected delivery date will be 05/21/2022-05/20/2023 with Three (3) Option Years. This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with Federal Regulation (FAR) Part 13. Interested parties may identify their interests and capabilities by responding to this requirement by the due date listed on this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed award upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.