J066--646-25-1-046-0026 | Repair Nikon SIM Microscope Leme | NCO 4 Services 3 (VA-25-00026729)

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Network Contracting Office 4 (NCO 4) Regional Procurement Office East, has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source contract for repair services on a Nikon SIM High Resolution Microscope Laser Unit at the Pittsburgh VA Health Care System. The contract will be awarded directly to Nikon Instruments LLC, located in Melville, NY, for a base period of three months from January 11, 2025, through April 10, 2025. This procurement is being conducted under FAR 13.106-1(b) and focuses on specialized microscope repair services. The notice is classified under NAICS code 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with a standard size of $34.0 million. While the contract is intended to be sole-sourced to Nikon Instruments LLC, the VA is open to receiving alternative vendor capabilities.

Contractors interested in this opportunity must submit detailed capability statements by December 30, 2024, at 4:00 PM EST via email to haley.snyder@va.gov. The submission must include specific information such as company name, SAM number, address, point of contact details, and business size. Vendors should provide supporting evidence demonstrating their ability to perform the required services, including relevant corporate experience, contract details, and customer references. The repair work involves replacing diffuser motor components and multi-mode fiber parts on a specific Nikon SIM High Resolution Microscope Laser Unit, with all work to be performed by OEM-trained personnel using manufacturer-approved parts during normal business hours. While the VA will review submitted responses, the agency retains sole discretion in determining whether to compete the procurement. The contract includes a 90-day warranty on performed repairs, and it is structured as a firm-fixed-price opportunity.