65--Ortho ProVue Immunohematology Analyzer

Description The Bay Pines VA Health Care System (BPVAHCS) anticipates awarding a sole source procurement to Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, Raritan, NJ for the purchase of a Ortho ProVue Gel Analyzer for Immunohematology required to analyze blood for the Bay Pines VAHCS. NAICS Code 334510 applies to this procurement. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302. No solicitation will be issued. A determination not to compete this proposed contract based on the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. Information must be received before 2:00PM EST, May 27, 2008. Information received will normally be considered for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The anticipated award date is on or before June 2, 2008. Award will be made on a sole source basis to Ortho Clinical Diagnostics for the contractor to deliver, set-up and calibrate the machine. This synopsis is issued for informational purposes only. No solicitation will be issued. Point of Contact: Alonzo Jacobs, Contract Specialist, Phone 727-398-6661, Ext. 5577, E-Mail: [email protected] Place of Performance: Bay Pines VA Health Care System, Bay Pines, FL 33744.