65--Intent to sole Source: Verigene equipment Nanospere Inc

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 19, Denver Colorado intends to negotiate a sole source commercial item procurement with Nanospere Inc for Verigene processors and a Verigene reader. Flu and RSV assay employ an array hybridization based single reaction cartridge system. System identifies Flu A/B, Flu A sub-typing including novel H1N1, seasonal H1, Seasonal H3, Tamiflu resistance within 3.5-4 hours. The proposed procurement is for supplies or services for which the government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than Noon, 9/29/2010 Mountain Time. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based on 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. Please direct all inquires to Don Graham via email at [email protected].