SOURCES SOUGHT
66 -- Zeiss Microscope service
- Notice Date
- 5/28/2009
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Connecticut Health Care System, Department of Veterans Affairs Connecticut Health Care System, Department of Veterans Affairs;VA Connecticut;950 Campbell Avenue;West Haven CT 06516
- ZIP Code
- 06516
- Solicitation Number
- VA-241-09-RQ-0274
- Archive Date
- 7/27/2009
- Point of Contact
- William PrenzlerContracting Specialist<br />
- E-Mail Address
-
Contracting Specialist
(william.prenzler@va.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The Department of Veterans Affairs VA Connecticut Health Care System (VACHCS) intends to negotiate a commercial (FAR Part 12) sole source contract with Carl Zeiss Inc. under the authority of FAR 6.302-3. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) FAC 2005-26. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. A justification for other than full and open competition is being prepared in support of this acquisition. ITEMS BEING PROCURED ARE AS FOLLOWS: SERVICE AGREEMENT ON ZEISS MICROSCOPE: LSM 510 UV (405NM)/META, AXIOPLAN 2 IMAGING E MOT LOWER, SERIAL #2102000257, ZEISS ID NMBER #M205524 - FOR THE PERIOD OF 7/1/09 THRU 6/30/10 1 -YR. RATIONALE FOR SOLE-SOURCE PURCHASE: Because of the complexity of the instrument, Carl eiss is the only Vendor that can maintain it in proper working order. The microscope provides Neuro Imaging that con not be found in other devices. Carl Zeiss also provides any upgrades to the computer's imaging system as well as to the lenses being used; THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. All proposals received by 4:00 P.M. Central Time, June 4th, 2009, will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on 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. Inquiries will only be accepted in writing by e-mail (William.Prenzler@va.gov).
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