SPECIAL NOTICE: The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 11, in accordance with FAR 6.302.1(only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Leica Microsystems, Inc. for a service contract to provide all parts, materials, labor, supervision, test equipment, technical manuals and transportation necessary to perform preventive maintenance and unlimited emergency repairs on the Government owned Leica Microsystems equipment, Slide Printers, Slide Stainer, Transfer Station, Cover Slipper and Tissue Processor. NAICS 334516 applies. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. It is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available. A determination not to compete is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received no later than 1:00 pm EDST/EDT on January 25, 2013. No telephone inquiries or emails with questions will be accepted. Responses must be mailed to the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Attn: Jeff Munro (54C), 2215 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 or for Express mail delivery use: Department of Veterans Affairs, Attn: Jeff Munro, Lobby M/Suite M2200, 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105.

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