6515--Olympus BX46 Microscope

This is a notice of intent to solicit and award a sole source contract under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(2), only one source being available to meet the Government s needs, and VAAR 813.106-70(b) pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(b), contracting officer may use other than competitive procedures to enter into a contract with a verified SDVOSB for procurements under the simplified acquisition threshold. The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to solicit and award a sole source contract for an Olympus BX46 Microscope System to Alliant Healthcare Products, 333 Bridge St NW Ste. 1125, Grand Rapids, MI 49504. Alliant Healthcare Products is a verified SDVOSB and is an authorized distributor of Olympus products. IAW VAAR 819.7007 Sole source awards to a verified service-disabled Veteran-owned small business, a contracting officer may award a contract to a verified SDVOSB concern using procedures other than competitive procedures provided The anticipated award price of the contract (including options) will not exceed $5 million; the justification prepared pursuant to FAR 6.302-5(c)(2)(ii) is posted in accordance with FAR subpart 5.301(d); the SDVOSB concern has been determined to be a responsible source with respect to performance; and in the estimation of the contracting officer, contract award can be made at a fair and reasonable price that offers best value to the Government. NAICS Code for this requirement is 333314 with a small business threshold of 500 employees. No formal solicitation package will be issued. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, prospective contractors who believe they can successfully quote must provide specific detailed technical documentation to support such claims of abilities. The Government will review any submittals received in response to this notice prior to 3:30 pm Pacific Standard Time on December 23, 2020. All documentation must be submitted via email. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred in the preparation of responses to this announcement. This is the only notice that will be issued for these items. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Send documentation to the Contracting Officer Megan Barr at [email protected].