65--Notice of Intent to Sole Source Inverted Microscope

The Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 20, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) (single source), intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Nikon Inc, for an Eclipse Ti2-E inverted microscope, Nikon objectives, and a Nikon NIS Elements software package for Seattle, WA. NAICS 333314 applies. The anticipated date of award is 9/25/2019. This requirement is for: Department of Veterans Affairs Seattle VA Medical Center 1660 S. Columbian Way Seattle, WA 98108 This notice satisfies the requirement at FAR 5.201(b)(1), to publicize the proposed contract action. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation will be made available. Any responses received will only be considered for the purposes of determining the market place for future procurements. The Government will not pay for information submitted. This will be the only notice of the Government's intent to solicit, negotiate, and award to one source to satisfy this requirement.