65--NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE TO NANOSPHERE FOR A REAGENT RENTAL AGREEMENT FOR VERIGENE PCR ANALYZERS, INCLUDING ALL EQUIPMENT, SERVICE, SHIPPING AND CONSUMABLES.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 20, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(2)(single source), intends to negotiate on a sole source Reagent Rental Agreement with Nanosphere for the following products: Targeted Molecular Diagnostic Analyzers (PCR), all consumables and service for Verigene Reader and Processor for the VA Puget Sound and VA Portland Health Care Systems in Seattle, WA 98108 and Portland, OR 97239. Estimated period of performance shall be December 1, 2014 - November 30, 2015 with 2 one-year option periods available. NAICS 325413 applies. This notice of intent is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered. A determination not to compete is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that the responding company can provide maintenance, repair and replacement of the HUSH privacy curtains. Responses must be received no later than 4:30 pm on November 28, 2014. All responses must be e-mailed to [email protected].