66--***INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE*** THIN PREP ASSAY REAGENTS ***IAW FAR 6.302-1***

The VAMC Salisbury intends to award a sole source firm-fixed price contract for the procurement of Thin Prep Assay Reagents directly from Hologic, the sole proprietary manufacturer and domestic distributor of these reagents. This action is taken under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, which allows for non-competitive contracting when only one responsible source is available. Hologic confirmed on September 19, 2019, that no other manufacturers or distributors exist for this specific product, justifying the sole source procurement. The acquisition falls under NAICS code 325413, with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. While this notice is not a solicitation for competitive proposals or quotes, interested parties may submit their interest and capability to provide the reagents within five business days of the publication date, no later than 1:00 PM on September 23, 2019. The government will review all responses received and reserves the right to determine whether to proceed without competition. Questions regarding this requirement must be submitted electronically to the designated contact, and verbal or telephone inquiries will not be accepted.