66--I-STAT POINT OF CARE PROGRAM

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8, Tampa, FL, intends to award a Sole Source firm-fixed price contract for I-Stat Point of Care Program to Abbott Laboratories, 200 Abbott Park Road, Abbott Park IL 60064. in accordance with FAR 8.405-2. This announcement constitutes the only notice. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 334516, small business size standard: 1000 Employees. The proposed contract action is for services peculiar to one manufacturer that is essential to the Government s requirement. The period of performance for this effort will be for 12-months. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. 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. The anticipated date of award is October 4, 2017. Correspondence may be sent to: [email protected]. CLIN 0001: I-Stat Point of Care Program Quantity: 12 MO A justification for other than full and open competition is prepared in support of this acquisition. Contracting Office Address: Network Contracting Office 8 8875 Hidden River Parkway Tampa, FL 33637 Primary Point of Contact: Frank Lloyd [email protected]