B--PCR Testing

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 20 intends to award a sole source contract under the authority of 13.106-1(b), soliciting to a single source to University of Washington. The services to be provided is Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) testing which identifies the microorganisms associated with infectious processes at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Boise Idaho VA Medical Center, 500 W Fort St. Boise, ID 83702. The University of Washington is the only university that can provide this type of service at this time. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES; however, any firm that believes it can meet the requirements may give written notification prior to the response due date and time. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to perform the requirements. Responses received will be evaluated; nonetheless, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, the Government will proceed with the award for base year with 2 option years period, estimated period of performance, June 15, 2016 thru June 14, 2019. Responses are due by May 27, 2016, 4:00 p.m. (PST). Responses shall be submitted via e-mail to contact@example.gov. Telephone requests or inquires will not be accepted. Contracting Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Activity 20 8524 N Wall Spokane, WA 99208