65--HPV Test System/Equipment manufactured by Qiagen, Inc.

The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Qiagen, Inc., 27220 Turnberry Lane, Valencia, CA, 91355, to purchase a Complete Hybrid Capture 2 (HC2) HPV Test System. In accordance with FAR 6.302-1, it is essential to purchase the Qiagen, Inc. Brand HPV Test System, since it is Standard Operating Procedure to use FDA approved test equipment and systems, if they are available, versus non-FDA approved test systems, and since Qiagen, Inc. is the only company that manufacturers and sells a HPV Test System that is approved by the FDA at this time. This Notice of Intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals. Parties may identify their interest; accompanied by supporting literature, to the Contracting Officer no later than September 17, 2008 C.O.B. Responses should be sent to [email protected]. No telephone responses will be accepted. Information received will be for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. The determination to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer. Contracting Office Address: Attn: Department of Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Contracting Officer, (90C-H), 7180 Highland Drive, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15206 Point of Contact(s): Point of Contact - Ronald S. Mazzei, Contract Specialist, Ph: (412) 365-5364, Fax:(412) 365-5451.