Architect i2000sr HIV/HCV Reagents and Consumables

The Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded a limited source, Firm-Fixed-Price Delivery Order with Abbott Laboratories. The procurement is for Architect i2000 Analyzer HIV/HCV Reagent Testing and consumables in the laboratory for Portland VA Healthcare System located in Portland, OR.

This is a FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B) limited source justification. Only one responsible source and no other requirement will satisfy the needs of the Government. It was determined that the needed items are only available from Abbott Laboratories, who is the sole manufacturer and sole distributor.

This notice satisfies the requirement at FAR 8.405-6(a)(2)(B)(1), to publicize the proposed contract action. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation will be made available. Any responses received will only be considered for the purposes of determining the market place for future procurements. The Government will not pay for information submitted. This will be the only notice of the Government's intent to solicit, negotiate, and award to one source to satisfy this requirement.