J066--Leica Services- Thunder 3d Tissue Imager

Notice of Intent to Sole-Source Requirement The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Healthcare System, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10, PO Box 492, Ann Arbor, MI 48106 intends to negotiate a sole source contract under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and the authority of FAR Part 13.106-1(b), Only One Responsible Source for the following items listed below. The associated NAICS code for this is 811219 - https://www.naics.com/search/. The sole-source contract will be awarded to: Leica Microsystems Inc. 1700 Leider LN Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 Description of equipment requirements: Thunder 3d Tissue Imager A firm fixed price contract with no option years is anticipated and shall be awarded. It is the Government's belief that only the proposed candidate possesses the required capabilities to successfully meet this requirement. It is the Government's intention to solicit and negotiate with only this source. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. It is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received no later than 3:30 PM EDT on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. Alexis Alexander Contract Specialist (734) 222-7169 Alexis.Alexander1@va.gov