66--Liquid Based Cytology Processor

Under Statutory Authority 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1), the VA Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Hologic Limited Partnership/Cytyc Corporation, Marlbrough, MA, for one Thin Prep 2000 Processor for the Clement J. Zablocki VAMC, Milwaukee. This procurement is being conducted in accordance FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency requirements. This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. No solicitation documents are available and telephone requests will not be honored. However, if a firm believes it can meet the requirements it must furnish information about its products and services, as well as references from other customers who are using these products and service, to the Contracting Officer by 4:00PM (CST) March 23, 2012. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirements. Information must be sent to the Contracting Officer, GLAC, 115 South 84th Street, Suite 101, Milwaukee, WI 53214-1476 or via fax to (414) 844-4888. Responses received will be evaluated however; a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, the GLAC will proceed with the sole source negotiation with Cytyc Corporation.