J066--Nikon Resolution Microscopic System Maintenance Sole Source contract.

The Veteran s Administration (VA) Office of Research and Development, Regional Procurement Office East in Pittsburgh, PA intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Nikon Instruments based in Melville, NY on behalf of the VA Jamaica Plains Healthcare System. The requirement is to provide a maintenance and calibration service agreement for a Nikon system which is currently in use at the VA facility.

The requirement will take place at a VA facility Jamaica Plaine, MA. The sole source is pursuant to FAR 6.302-1 Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, however; any responsible source who believes it is capable of meeting the requirement may submit a capability statement and supporting documentation to the contracting office no later than Thursday, April 21, 2022, (10:00 AM, EST). Interest/capability statements may be sent to Michael Haydo at Michael.haydo@va.gov. No telephone responses will be accepted. A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.