Intent to Sole Source - Equipment Maintenance for Bruker 1272 microCT system

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: IAW FAR 5.101 this notice is to advise the public that The Department of Veterans Affairs RPO-E R&D, intends to award a sole source, Firm-Fixed-Price Contract to Micro Photonics, Inc for equipment maintenance services on the Bruker 1272 micro CT system for a base and four one-year option periods. Per FAR 5.201 this notice is provided. The draft statement of work is provided (attached) to support this posting.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS or QUOTATIONS. Responsible sources may identify their interest by submitting capability information that clearly demonstrates the capability to perform the required work IAW the SOW. Capability information is required by 10am EST, Thursday, September 19, 2024 to establish the ability of the source to meet this 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 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 Renee Kale, Contracting Officer renee.kale@va.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.