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The NCO10 has a need for Leica Peloris 3 Tissue processor for Louis Stokes VAMC, Cleveland, OH. Leica Peloris 3 Tissue processor is the only true Dual Retort Processor available capable of processing ... The NCO10 has a need for Leica Peloris 3 Tissue processor for Louis Stokes VAMC, Cleveland, OH. Leica Peloris 3 Tissue processor is the only true Dual Retort Processor available capable of processing two separate, individual processes simultaneously; meaning use of a dual retort processor is equivalent to that of two machines with utilization space of only one piece of equipment. With the additional advantage of the rapid biopsy processing, the equipment would also allow same day diagnosis of some patient tissue without sacrificing quality and optimal results. Large specimens which require additional steps and or time would also be accommodated without sacrificing time and over processing of biopsy tissues, which can occur with mixed tissue runs. Added safe operations features make it essential to the daily operation. This is a brand name item and the very specified requirements must be met. Through market research by the station, only Leica brand can meet the requirement to continue the Congressionally mandated studies on the Veteran population. The NAICS Code is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing)/1,000 employees; PSC 6640/ The performance period is 30 days after receipt of order, with an estimated total price of $324,096.60; firm-fixed price contract. There is no incumbent and the proposed procurement method is to sole source to small business. Leica, a large business, is the OEM and has the proprietary to the item. It has an authorized small business distributor, Government Scientific, GS-07F-5934R; the proposed vendor. The CO indicates that there is no reasonable expectation that two or more SDVOSBs/VOSBs have the capability to meet the requirement, and the Supreme Court mandate’s “Rule of Two” is not met. The statutory authority permitting the acquisition strategy is Limiting sources on FAR Subsection 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B); Only one source can provide the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized.