Notice of Intent to Sole Source: Nikon Confocal Microscope Preventative Maintenance Service - VA Palo Alto Health Care System

Special Notice Special Notice Page 3 of 3 Special Notice *= Required Field Special Notice Page 1 of 3 This is a Notice of Intent published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.101(a)(1) requiring the dissemination of information regarding proposed contract actions. This Notice of Intent is for a proposed award of a sole source, firm-fixed price contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C.

3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. It is not a request for competitive quotes. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 21, intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract to Nikon Instruments Inc. for the VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS) per 41 U.S.C.

3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. Nikon Instruments Inc. is the only authorized service provider for Nikon Confocal and Super Resolution systems using highly skilled and factory trained service personnel.

All Confocal and Super Resolution service requests in the United States are handled directly through the Nikon Instruments Service department and not through any intermediate establishment or 3rd party billing entity. Any service scheduled or performed on Nikon Confocal or Super Resolution systems by unauthorized entities will void any warranties they may have.

As the direct manufacturer and sole source service provider, Nikon Instruments Inc. is able to provide the most complete and efficient technical support and service without any obstacles or delays that typically are experienced when using an intermediate source. This contract will be a new firm fixed price contract for a base year and one (1) option year.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with an SBA Size Standard of $34 Million. The Product Service code (PSC) is J065 - Maintenance/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment- Medical, Dental, And Veterinary Equipment And Supplies. This Notice of Intent is neither a formal solicitation nor a request for competitive proposals. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be considered.

All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Vendors that believe they can provide the capabilities required to fully meet the Government's requirement may submit information in writing to Jennifer.Duron@va.gov no later than 4:00 PM Pacific Standard Time on January 21, 2025. No award will be made based on unsolicited quotations or offers received in response to this notice.

Any response to this notice must show clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to the Government. The intent of this synopsis is for informational purposes only. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this action based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.