Epredia Lab Printer and Stainer Maintenance

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8, 10000 Bay Pines Blvd., Bay Pines, FL 33744, intends to award a sole source Firm-Fixed-Price contract to Richard-Allan Scientific, LLC, 4481 Campus Drive, Kalamazoo, MI 49008 to provide maintenance and service support to Epredia Lab Printers and Stainers. The period of performance is 10/1/2024 09/30/2029.

This contract action is a service for which the Government intends to solicit from only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b), Soliciting from a Single Source. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 811210 with a business size standard of $34.0 Million. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTATIONS.

Responsible sources may identify their interest and capability to meet this requirement by submitting such information by 1:00 P.M., EDT, on Wednesday, September 19, 2024. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not be responsible for any costs associated with the preparation of responses to this notification. All inquiries and submittals must be sent via email to Angel Garay, Contracting Officer, at angel.garay@va.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.