66--CONFOCAL

The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Nikon Instruments Inc 1300 Walt Whiteman Rd, to purchase Confocal Microscope and Accessories in accordance with FAR 6.302-1. These are very specific type of microscope for the VA Research. This Notice of Intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals. Parties may identify their interest, accompanied by supporting literature, to the Contracting Officer no later than 7/28/2010 C.O.B. Responses should be sent to iesse.rumbelva.gov or faxed to Jesse Rumbel at (412) 954-5670. No telephone responses will be accepted. Information received will be for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. The determination to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer. Contracting Office Address: Attn: Department of Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Contracting Specialist, (90C-H), 7180 Highland Drive, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15206 Point of Contact(s): Point of Contact Jesse Rumbel Jesse.Rumbelva.gov Contract Specialist VA PITTSBURGH HEALTHCARE SYSTEM;UNIVERSITY DRIVE C;PITTSBURGH PA 15240