J--Service Contract for LEICA ASP 300 Tissue Processor - Bozeman Fish Technology Center

This is a notice of intent to award a sole source purchase order to Leica Microsystems Inc. The award will be for a one year service and maintenance agreement to service and maintain a Leica ASP 300 Tissue Processor. This procurement is being conducted under 41 USC 253(c)(1) (FAR) Part 6.302-1, for Other than Full and Open Competition and FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION. All inquiries and concerns shall be addressed in writing to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - CGS, Attn: Jon Morse, P.O. Box 25486, Denver, Colorado 80225; or by email to: [email protected]. Telephone requests or inquiries will not be accepted. Responses to this notice shall be received no later than 3:00 PM MST, Wednesday, February 11, 2009. A determination not to compete this requirement is within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government in future procurements. The point of contact for this announcement is Jon Morse, Contract Specialist, at [email protected].