Zeiss Microscope Maintenance Description The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to negotiate and award a sole source contract to CARL ZEISS MICROSCOPY, LLC. UEI: H41JAKKNEXY1. Located at 1 N BROADWAY STE 1501WHITE PLAINS, NY 10601-2335. Under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 Only One Responsible Source.The period of performance is for a 12-month period (base year) and two option years (renewable yearly). The NAICS code is 811210, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance.This notice is not a request for competitive quotations. However, any firm that believes it can meet these requirements may submit a written response via email to Arielle Lifto at the email address below by 10:00 AM Central Standard Time on October 15th, 2024. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirement. Including a letter of authorization from the OEM. Information received will be considered; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed acquisition based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, the VA will proceed with the sole source award to CARL ZEISS MICROSCOPY, LLC. The anticipated award date of this requirement is Friday November 1, 2024. If you have any questions regarding this announcement, please contact:Arielle LiftoContract SpecialistNCO 23, Minneapolis, MNEmail: arielle.lifto@va.govLocation of service: Department of Veterans AffairsMaintenance Service Agreement Equipment List: Carl Zeiss 880 Laser Scanning Microscope; Serial Number 2802100106 VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF Contracting Office Address 4135 S POWER RD STE 103 MESA , AZ 85212 USA Primary Point of Contact : Aurora Salazar-Alas aurora.salazar-alas@va.gov Phone Number (520) 629-4612 arielle.lifto@va.gov Tender Notice International Competitive Bidding 36C26325Q0049 United States of America GT-108372317