J066--Epredia Vega and SlideMate Systems Maintenance Support Services for the Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE The Government intends to award a firm fixed price, sole source contract in accordance with RFO FAR 6.103 1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, and in conjunction with RFO FAR 12.201-1, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items. This requirement is for the maintenance support services for multiple Epredia Vega and SlideMate Laboratory systems located within the Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System. The intended source is Richard-Allan Scientific LLC / Epredia, the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). In accordance with RFO FAR Part 6, contracts awarded using this authority must be supported by written Justification & Approval (J&A), as described in RFO FAR 6.301 and 6.104. As applicable, the approved justification will be posted within fourteen (14) days after award pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 3204(f) and 41 U.S.C. 3304(f). The Government will consider capability statements received by the closing date of this synopsis. The Government s decision whether to compete with this requirement, based on responses received, is solely at its discretion. Any information submitted will be used strictly to determine whether competitive procurement is appropriate. The applicable North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with a size standard of $34.0 million. Description of the Requirement (Draft Statement of Work (SOW)) Scope: The Contractor shall provide all necessary labor, materials, supplies, parts, software (needed for the general operation of the equipment), tools, equipment, travel, transportation expenses and other related costs to provide licensing for software use and corrective maintenance services on the Epredia SlideMate and Vega systems to the participating facilities listed herein of the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 22. The Epredia SlideMate and Vega system enables