Service- Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source.docx

This notice is being published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 5.101 (a) (2) requiring dissemination of information on proposed contract actions. This is notice of intent to award a sole-source contract pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304 (C) (1), As implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2) and 6.301-1(c), only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

The Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (OBVAMC) located at 510 East Stoner Avenue Shreveport, LA 71101-4243 requires Viable Fingertip Sampling services, Media-Fill Testing services, staff competency evaluation and training services, and associated reports.

The Government intends to award an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract to Life Scientific, Inc, dba Aseptic Enclosures located at 3720 Hampton AVE STE 204, Saint Louis, Missouri 63109-1438. The anticipated award date is 08/15/2025.

A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals quotes and is being posted for informational purposes only. This is a written notice to inform the public of the Governments intent to award on a sole source basis. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to the Government.

Please contact Alan Scanio, Contract Specialist at email alan.scanio@va.gov with responses or questions regarding this requirement. This notice will close on 07/30/2025, at 10:00 AM Central Standard Time (CST).

The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541380, Testing Laboratories and Services.

Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement prior to the closing date of this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.

Interested parties shall submit all certifications and proof of training required by the draft performance work statement (PWS) authorizing performance of the work required by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Interested parties shall submit clear evidence with the capability to perform the required services. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.

NOTE: Contractor shall possess licenses and certifications for the services to meet all government requirements and objectives.

Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.