PCR instrumentation platform and supplies (reagent rental)

NOTICE OF INTENT

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 16 intends to enter into a sole source procurement with Qiagen Inc, 27220 Turnberry Lane, Suite 200, Valencia, CA 91355-1005 for a PCR Instrumentation Platform through reagent rental, instruments and proprietary reagents to perform clinical laboratory testing by PCR for the following cancer genes: JAK2, KRAS, EGFR and BRAF. This will include maintenance and service of the instruments as well as access to technical support by telephone for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS), 4300 West 7th Street, Little Rock, AR 72205. The applicable NAICS code for this acquisition is 334516 with a business size standard of 500 employees. The proposed contract is for the above which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the Authority of FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

Interested sources may submit technical capabilities and any other information that demonstrates ability to meet the requirements by submitting their interest in writing with complete name, address, telephone and fax numbers, and a point of contact. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed procurement based on the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquiries will only be accepted in writing via email to rosemary.briggs@va.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than 10:00 AM CDT on Tuesday, July 8, 2015.