J065--NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT FOR LEICA SLIDE STAINER AND COVER SLIPPER SERVICES FOR VA NORTHERN CALIFORNIA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM 36C26125Q0030 36C26126Q0030

This is a notice of intent to award a sole source firm fixed price contract to Leica Microsystems Inc., located at 10 Parkway N. Suite 300 Deerfield, IL, 60015. Leica Microsystems Inc., is to complete Annual Preventative and Corrective Maintenance Service for one (1) Cover Slipping Machine and one (1) Slide Stainer for VA Northern Healthcare System located in Mather, CA. The total estimated value of this contract is not to exceed $116,994.28. This is not a request for a proposal or quote. This is a notice of intent to award a contract on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. The most applicable North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 811210, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance The business size standard for this NAICS code is $12.5 million. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. The point of contract is Durell Salaz. Email durell.salaz@va.gov.