66--Thin Prep 2000 Final Assy

The Richard L. Roudebush Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center plans to enter into a sole source procurement contract with CYTYC Corporation for the Thin Prep 2000 Final Assembly (P/N 70031-001), which includes installation, training, and a testing kit. The acquisition will be conducted using commercial item procedures in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 and FAR 13.106, reflecting a procurement approach other than full and open competition. This notice serves to inform interested parties that no solicitation document is available, and telephone inquiries will not be accepted. The VA has determined that CYTYC Corporation is the only source capable of providing the specified item. Any firm believing it can fulfill the requirements may submit written notifications to the Contracting Officer within seven days from the notice date (by August 16, 2007), providing detailed evidence demonstrating their ability to comply. Responses should be emailed to the designated Contracting Officer, Joyce Miller. While all responses will be evaluated, the Government retains full discretion over whether to open the procurement to competitive bidding based on the feedback received. If no adequate responses are received, the VA will proceed with negotiating the sole source contract with CYTYC Corporation. The contracting office managing this procurement is located in Dayton, Ohio, under the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contract Office 10.