6515--This is an intent to sole source.

The VA Central California Health Care System (VACCHCS) Palo Alto intends to award an Open Market Purchase Order on a Single Source basis to College of American Pathologists (CAP). The proposed contract action is for Accreditation Testing Supplies. The product is proprietary, from the manufacturer College of American Pathologists. This Single Source action is in accordance with FAR 13.106-1. Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES and no competitive solicitation will be issued; however, any firm that believes it can meet these requirements or provide an equal product may give written notification to the contract specialist for consideration. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirements listed above for the requested products. Responses are due by July 15, 2020 at 4:00 PM PST. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Responses must be e-mailed to contact@example.gov. No telephone responses will be accepted. No reimbursement for any costs associated with providing capability statements will be provided by the Government.