Notice of Intent to Sole Source Rodent Behavioral Observation System.pdf

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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a firm-fixed price purchase order sole source award. The Government intends to procure a Blackbox Rodent Behavioral Observation System from BLACKBOX BIOTECH, INC (UEI: KWGHG8LAC137) for the Palo Alto VA Health Care System located at 3801 Miranda Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94304. The sole source justification is based on the authority of RFO 12.102(a) and 41 USC §1901, with the Government determining that only one source can meet its needs.

Interested businesses that believe they can provide the Blackbox Rodent Behavioral Observation System may submit written quotations to Samantha.henderson@va.gov by September 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM PST. Telephone requests will not be accepted. Responses must include a statement of capability, DUNS number, business size designation, federal supply schedule information (if applicable), and socio-economic status, along with supporting evidence demonstrating the ability to meet requirements. The Government reserves the right to decline competing the acquisition based on responses received. This notice does not commit the Government to award a contract, and no costs incurred in responding will be reimbursed.

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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services is provided to advise that the Government intends to solicit a firm-fixed price purchase order sole source award for a Blackbox Rodent Behavioral Observation System to

BLACKBOX BIOTECH, INC; UEI: KWGHG8LAC137

This acquisition is for the Palo Alto VA Health Care System at 3801 Miranda Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94304. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of RFO 12.102(a) and 41 USC §1901, only one source will meet the Government’s needs. This notice satisfies the requirement at RFO 5.201(b)(2), requiring publication of the proposed contract action.

This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. However, any business that believes it can provide a Blackbox Rodent Behavioral Observation System may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency, by providing written notice to Samantha.henderson@va.gov by September 1, 2026 at 2PM PST. Telephone requests will not be accepted. Supporting evidence must be furnished in suƯicient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirement. Responses will be considered by the Government; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed acquisition based upon responses of this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Your response should include a statement of capability, DUNS#, business size, federal supply schedule (if applicable) and socio-economic status. This action does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. The government will not pay for any costs incurred by responding to this notice.

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