AN23--miRNA sequencing and library - University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Notice of Intent to Sole Source

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Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 19 intends to solicit and negotiate with The University of Colorado Cancer Center for the acquisition of miRNA Sequencing and Library Services for the Rocky Mountain Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center (MIRECC). Determination of this sole source procurement is in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(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. It is the Government s belief that the proposed candidate is the only provider authorized to perform miRNA Sequencing and Library Services; and is the only manufacturer that can meet the agency s needs.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. No solicitation documents are available and telephone requests will not be accepted. However, any business that believes it can provide the miRNA Sequencing and Library Services may give written notice to the Contract Specialist, Edward Emerson via email at edward.emerson@va.gov no later than 8:00 AM MDT on Monday, July 31, 2023. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above 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. The applicable NAICS Code is 541714 and the size standard is 1000 employees. No telephone requests will be accepted.