The 316th Contracting Squadron, Andrews Air Force Base intends to award a sole source contract with Beckman Coulter, 250 Kraemer Blvd, Brea, CA 92821-6208 using other than full and open competition procedures pursuant to authority of FAR 6.302-1(a)(ii) and FAR 8.402. This requirement is for a laboratory cost per-test reagent contract for two (2) hemotalogy analyzers to include replacement instruments, reagents, and routine and emergency maintenance service 24 hours/ 7 days a week. The resulting contract will be firm fixed price using other than full and open competition procedures; interested persons may identify heir 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 proposals received within four (4) 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 proposal, which will be considered by the agency. The 316th Contracting Squadron will consider all proposals received by 8:00am EST (eastern standard time) 29 January 2007, four (4) days after publication of this notice. Please contact Lt Shayla Canty by phone at 301-981-2308 or e-mail
[email protected].