6550--Sole Source - Immucor Blood Reagents and Consumables

The Department of Veteran Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 8, 1201 NW 16th St. Miami, FL 33125, intends to award a sole source Firm-Fixed Price Contract to Immucor, Inc. 3130 Gateway drive, Norcross, GA 30071-1106, Unique Identity ID: KV8AGJX7NMZ7 to procure Blood Bank Reagents for the Miami VA Medical Center, in accordance with FAR 8.405-6 (a)(1)(i)(B). Market research determined that these items are highly specialized and only available from a single source. Without any unacceptable delay or duplication of cost, no other items will satisfy agency requirements. This notice satisfies the requirement at FAR 5.201(b)(1), to publicize the proposed contract action. It is being issued for information purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or request for competitive proposals. If a firm believes it can meet the Government's requirement, it may identify its interest and capability to the Contracting Officer by January 12, 2023 @ 12:00PM (EST) via email at [email protected] . Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. This announcement closes on January 12, 2023, at 12:00PM (EST). Those interested firms must indicate whether they are large, small, or a small business concern, and whether they are U.S. or foreign owned. Respondents who submit proprietary data shall clearly mark the data with appropriate markings. The Government will not pay for any information submitted as a result of this synopsis. This synopsis shall not be construed as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services