J--Carl Zeiss Axio Microscope PM

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21) intends to negotiate a noncompetitive award to Carl Zeiss Microscopy LLC, 1 Zeiss Drive, Thornwood, NY 10594 for preventive maintenance of one (1) government-owned Carl Zeiss Microscopy Axio Observer Z1 Stand Mot, S/N 3834001499 for the VA Palo Alto Health Care System, 3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304. This procurement is a sole source award in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b) Soliciting from a single source. The contract will consist of a Base Year and Four One (1) Year Options. Sole source justification has been prepared in support of this acquisition. Firms believing they can provide these services must submit a written notification to the Contracting Officer with supporting evidence to that effect in sufficient detail to demonstrate the contractor's ability to meet the stated requirements. This notice is NOT a request for competitive proposals. All responses to this notice are solely with the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Responses must be emailed to [email protected] and received by February 20, 2015, 4:00PM PDT. Information should include Dun and Bradstreet Number (DUNS), Tax Identification Number (TIN), business size in accordance with NAICS code is 811219 and the small business size standard is $20.5 Million. Scope of Work: The contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, parts, materials, hardware, software, licenses, transportation and resources necessary to provide preventive maintenance for one (1) government-owned Carl Zeiss Axio Observer Z1 Stand Mot Microscope. The contractor shall provide licensed and factory trained service representatives by the manufacturer to work on all components of the equipment and the latest revisions of hardware and software as required. (End of Statement of Work)