The Durham VA Medical Center intends to enter into a Sole Source procurement with LEICA MICROSYSTEMS INC. 32345 WAUKEGAN RD BANNOCKBURN,IL 60015 for LEICA SILVER SERVICE AGREEMENT Preventative Maintenance for RM2255 MICROTOMES AND CM1850 CRYOSTATS. NAICS code 811219 applies to this procurement. The proposed contract action is for supplies/services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to meet this requirement. This notice of Intent is not a request for quotations. Interested parties who believe they can meet this requirement must submit information about their capabilities no later than 8:00AM EST, December 20, 2016 to:
[email protected]. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. All information shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. This award will be made using simplified acquisition procedures. No solicitation will be made available. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.