Q--American Red Cross Contract

NOTICE OF INTENT 13 November 2012 This is a notice of intent of The Louis Stokes Cleveland, Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 10701 East Blvd, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, Ohio 44141 to negotiate sole source, through Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 - Independence, Ohio, for the purchase of blood, blood products and other related services with The American Red Cross of Northeast Ohio (formerly The American Red Cross of Greater Cleveland), a large business. The proposed period of performance shall be from January 1, 2013until December 31, 2015 (base plus two (2) options years). The government believes that only one business can satisfy the agency requirements and intends to negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. Other persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement by November 26, 2012. Such capabilities information will be used solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. All information shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the government. A determination by the government not to open the requirement to competition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. No solicitation is available at this time. All inquiries must be submitted by email to Harvey J. McGowan, Contract Specialist/Officer at [email protected] by no later then November 26, 2012 @ 12:00 P.M. (Noon - Eastern Standard Time). //es// Harvey J. McGowan