66-- LYNX MODEL 530LXi TUNNEL WASHER system

The Veterans Administration Houston VA Medical Center Research and Development Group intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Lync Product Group to provide a LYNX MODEL 530LXi TUNNEL WASHER system, in accordance with FAR 6.302-1. This microscope equipment will be utilized in the course of ongoing research projects at the Houston VA. The Houston VA Research Service Line currently owns LYNX Cage and Rack Washer and the Lynx Tunnel washer specified above will work with the existing system. In order to maintain research integrity as well as utilize existing equipment and contracts to the fullest extent, the same equipment must be utilized. In addition, to several functional advantages, the Lynx Tunnel washer has the required footprint to fit into the available space for this equipment. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any responsible source who believes it is capable of meeting the requirement may submit a capability statement to the contracting office no later than Thursday, April 27, 2017, 11:00, EST. Interest/capability statements which specifically detail how your product meets the requirement may be sent to Elaine DiBucci at [email protected]. No telephone responses will be accepted. A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.