J065--Lab Instrument Maintenance Service

The Department of Veteran Affairs intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS CORPORATION. This order will be for the maintenance and repair service for Symphony S+, Benchmark ULTRA, and Benchmark Special Stains Equipment at the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, NC. This order requires the Service Technician to have original equipment manufacturers (OEM) training on the specific models located in the Charles George VAMC and must have full and unfettered access to all OEM service publications, diagnostic services and software. Roche Diagnostics Corporation has been identified as the only authorized dealer who can supply this service. Historical data and market research has determined ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS CORPORATION. is the only source for this service. ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS CORPORATION has been identified as the only capable vendor who can supply this service.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, all expressions of interest received within three (3) days of the issuance of this notice will be considered by the government. Interested contractors may identify their capability to provide the services prescribed within this notice and should provide sufficient data for the government to determine them as a comparable alternative to the intended source. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

This acquisition will be under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and Other Than Full and Open Competition as authorized under FAR 13.106-1 (b). Expressions of interest should be sent via email to Harold McQuillia at harold.mcquillia@va.gov.