65--Lumera Surgical microscope

Notice of Proposed Contract Action in accordance with FAR 5.201: The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Medical Center in Seattle, WA intends to award a sole source commercial purchase order to Proaim Americas, LLC. This proposed action is for the purchase of a Carl Zeiss Lumera 700 Microscope and accessories. The VA intends to procure this requirement on a sole source basis in accordance with the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 3304(c)(1) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1. This is not a request for competitive quotes and no solicitation will be issued; however, any firm that believes it can meet these requirements may give written notification to the Contracting Officer via email within 5 days from the date of the publication of this notice. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirements. Responses are due by 08/28/2016 4:00 pm PDT. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely with the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The North America Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 339112. Contracting Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs NCO 20 Acquisitions 5115 NE 82nd Ave Suite 203 Vancouver, WA 98662 Point of Contact(s): Jacob Jackson Contract Officer 360-816-2781 [email protected]