Agencourt genfind V2 - 4800 preps, 50X96, high throughput DNA extraction kit, includes lysis, wash I, wash II, binding buffer, and proteinase K

PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE





The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Boston Healthcare System, intends to negotiate a sole source contract under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and the authority of FAR Part 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source to Beckman Coulter Genomics Inc. The MAVERIC Core Laboratory purchased two Beckman Coulter Biomek NXP multichannel single arm system liquid handlers. The requested kit is manufactured to operate on the current machines purchased from, set up by, and serviced up to this point by Beckman Coulter. The two machines are calibrated, programmed, fine tuned, and ultimately manufactured to accept and effectively run the requested reagent kit.



An Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Contract with four option years is anticipated and shall be awarded. It is the Government's belief that only the proposed candidate possesses the required capabilities to successfully meet this requirement. It is the Government's intention to solicit and negotiate only with this source.



This is not a request for proposal. However, companies that can provide an equal product must submit their technical capabilities to include technical, specifications of their product, pass performance information, price and delivery time. This information will be reviewed by the Government technical representatives for consideration for future requirements. Email statements are preferred. Statements are due no later than November 16, 2011. Phone inquiries will not be accepted.



This is not a solicitation; it is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source requirement.