A--MOUSE SURVEILLANCE PLUS PRIA PROFILE 648-14-1-169-0003

Notice of Intent for Sole Source The Department of Veteran Affairs NCO 20 Network Contracting Office, Portland VA Medical Center, 3710 SW US Veterans Hospital Rd, Portland, OR 97239 intends to award a sole source contract to Charles River Laboratories, Inc.., due to proprietary rights for Mouse Surveillance Plus PRIA Profile services for Research & Development. The Service will require having PCR Testing, Necropsy's and Serology and need to keep consistency in testing. The NAICS code of this procurement is 541712 and the size standard is 500 employees. This notice is neither a request for quotes nor a solicitation of offers; however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. NOTE: INTERESTED VENDORS, PLEASE RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE ON OR BEFORE: 20 September 2013, 9:00AM, CST.