65--Proteinchip Biology Service Agreement

The VA Mid-Atlantic Healthcare Region (VISN6) Central Acquisition Service intends to procure sole source with Ciphergen Biosystems Inc, Freemont, CA for the renewal of a basic service agreement on the existing 21420TC Proteinchip or Biomarker System for the VA Medical Center at 508 Fulton Street, Durham, NC. The NAICS Code/Size is 541710/500 employees. This procurement will be processed under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 - Only one responsible source and no other sources will satisfy agency requirements. This notice of intent is not a request for quotations. Interested parties that believe they can meet these needs must supply information about their capabilities no later than 3:30pm EST, December 27, 2005. All information shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. This award will be made using simplified acquisition procedures. No solicitation will be made available. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The anticipated award date is December 30, 2005. 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. Telephone or faxed inquiries will not be accepted.