J--BIO-RAD EVOLIS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT 02/01/2011 - 09/30/2011 528

The WNY VA Medical Center in Buffalo, NY intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc., located at 4000 Alfred Nobel Drive, Hercules, CA 94547-1803 for maintenance and repair of their Evolis Blood Platelet Reader for HIV Testing (SN 9163700948). The resulting contract will be firm fixed price. Negotiation is being conducted using other than full and open competition procedures pursuant to authority of FAR 6.302-1(b)(1). The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested person may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider all statements of capability received within three (3) business days after publication of this synopsis. The Government will not be responsible for any cost incurred in proposal preparation. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. All responsible sources may submit a statement of capability, which will be considered by the agency. The WNY VA Medical Center in Buffalo, NY intends to award a sole source contract (15) business days after publication of this notice. P.O.C. is David Esmay, who can be reached at (716) 862-7461 x72456 or Email [email protected].