6550--Genomics Stain and Samples Intent to Sole Source

The Department of Veteran Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 6, Hampton VA 23667, intends to negotiate a sole source Firm-Fixed Price contract for the procurement of MGC-Molecular Genomics Core Stains and Samples for the Durham VA Medical Center with Veterans Healthcare Supply Solutions in accordance with 41 U.S.C. §3304(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 Only One Responsible Source.

This is not a request for competitive offers and no solicitation is available. Market research has determined that these items are highly specialized, are only available from a single source without an unacceptable delay or duplication of cost and no other type of items will satisfy agency requirements. The Government intends to award the contract with an effective date of 24 August 2022 to Duke Univ Health Systems Inc; 2200 W Main St., Suite 930, Durham, NC 27705 Unique Entity ID: TP7EK8DZV6N5.

This is a Brand-Name Only requirement for the Durham VAMC and is related to an ongoing VA research program that has an educational affiliation with Duke University, under the statutory authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304 (a) (3) (b).

This synopsis announcement is being issued for information purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or request for competitive proposals. If a firm believes it is capable of meeting the Government's requirement, it may identify its interest and capability to the contract specialist within three (3) calendar days of this publication by contacting Daleta Coles via e-mail at daleta.coles@va.gov Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. This announcement closes 22 August 2022 at 16:30PM EST. Those interested firms must indicate whether they are large, small, small-disadvantaged, 8(a) or woman owned business and whether they are U.S. or foreign owned. Respondents who submit proprietary data shall clearly mark the data with appropriate markings. The Government will not pay for any information submitted as a result of this synopsis. This synopsis shall not be construed as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services.

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