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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF SEPTEMBER 13, 2007 FBO #2117
SOLICITATION NOTICE

66 -- HLA/DNA ANALYZER

Notice Date

9/11/2007
 

Notice Type

Solicitation Notice
 

NAICS

334516 — Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;South Texas Veterans Health Care System;10N17/671C;7400 Merton Minter;San Antonio TX 78229
 

ZIP Code

78229
 

Solicitation Number

VA-257-07-RQ-0148
 

Response Due

9/19/2007
 

Archive Date

10/4/2007
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

The South Texas VA Health Care System has a requirement for a mini digital processing flow analyzer for HLA/DNA typing and antibody detection containing the items identified below. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will NOT be issued. 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 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider all proposals received within 10 days after date of public action of the synopsis. A determination by the Government not to compete this 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. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 2005-19. The associated NAICS code is 334516 and the Small Business Size standard is 500 employees. The provision at 52.212-1 applies to this acquisition. There are no evaluation criteria as this procurement is being conducted as a sole source. Only one source is able to meet the following requirements: - Capable of using fluorescent beads to carry the hybridization steps on a solid phase creating an array of multiple bead combinations. - Use technology that will allow for a higher typing resolution and reduced time of bench work. - Capable of providing simplified SSO reverse membrane HLA typing assay that doesn't require post hybirdization washes. - Perform an automated analysis of several probes in a single tube that limits the risk of errors due to the operator speed up the acquisition of data. All proposals received by 3:00 PM CST, September 19, 2007 may be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquires will only be accepted in writing. Delivery terms shall be FOB Destination to South Texas VA Health Care System, 7400 Merton Minter, San Antonio, TX 78229. The Contractor shall input their Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-3 AUG 2007) with their offer at http://orca.bpn.gov/. The following applicable FAR clauses apply: Instruction to Offerors-Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-1 SEP 2006); Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-3 AUG 2007); Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-4 FEB 2007); Addendum to FAR 52.212-4; and Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-5 AUG 2007). The full text of clauses identified herein may be accessed electronically at http://www.arnet.gov/far and http://www.va.gov/oa&mm/vaar. Inquiries and original proposal shall be submitted on company letterhead, along with descriptive literature for all items offered, to Dan McAuley, Contracting Officer, South Texas VA Health Care System, 10N17/671C, 7400 Merton Minter, San Antonio, TX 78229.
 

Place of Performance

Address: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS;7400 MERTON MINTER;SAN ANTONIO, TX

Zip Code: 78229

Country: USA
 

Record

SN01402258-W 20070913/070911220801 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
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