Microscope, Pathology

The Naval Hospital Bremerton (NHB) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis (IAW FAR Part 6.302-1). The proposed source is Alliant Enterprises, LLC, 333 Bridge Street NW Suite 1125, Grand Rapids MI 49504-5367. The Laboratory department at NHB has a requirement for an Olympus BX46TF microscope frame, camera, digital imaging software and all required lens, eyepieces, etc to meet their required specifications. Vendor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system. The system shall be compliant with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements to market and deliver medical products for use in the United States of America. This acquisition is being conducted under simplified acquisition procedures FAR 13. There are not set-aside restrictions for this requirement. The intended procurement will be classified under North America Industry Classification System (NAICS) 333314 with a small business size standard of 500. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation document exists for this requirement. However, parties interested in responding to this notice may submit a capability statement. All capability statements received will be used for future requirements. A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If a vendor challenges the basis of this requirement, please email product capability statements (formats for submission: PDF, MS Word, or MS Excel) to Frankie Meester at [email protected]. Closing date for challenges is no later than 10:00 AM. Pacific Time, 22 Aug 2016. No phone calls will be accepted.