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J--Renewal of TeCare Agreement (PMI) Equipment Inspections

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The Department of Veterans Affairs Audie L. Murphy Memorial Hospital in San Antonio, TX, plans to negotiate a sole-source contract with TECAN USA for a five-month period from May 1, 2013, to September 30, 2013. This contract involves the renewal of the Te-Care Complete service agreement, covering equipment inspections for specific lab instruments, including the Freedom EVO 200 Basic and TW-MO 96 MULTIPIP 3*5, which support Dr. Sunil Ahuja's research project on genetic factors affecting HIV-AIDS susceptibility within a VA cohort. The procurement falls under NAICS code 423450 and is justified under FAR 6.302-3(a)(2)(ii) to maintain essential research capabilities provided by a federally funded research and development center. This notice is not a solicitation or request for proposals but an announcement of intent to award a sole-source contract unless clear and compelling evidence is presented demonstrating that competitive procurement would benefit the government. Responses to challenge the sole-source decision were required by May 10, 2013. Communication regarding the contract could be directed to the South Texas Veterans Health Care System at the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Hospital via mail or email. The contracting agency overseeing this process is the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contract Office 17, located in San Antonio, TX.

General Info

Sole-source contract renewal with TECAN USA for lab equipment inspections supporting HIV-AIDS research.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 257-NETWORK Contract Office 17 (36C257)

NAICS

423450 - Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

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PostedMay 6

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 257-NETWORK Contract Office 17 (36C257)

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OfficeSan Antonio, TX, 78240, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 257-NETWORK Contract Office 17 (36C257)

Office AddressSan Antonio, TX, 78240, USA

ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs Audie L. Murphy Memorial Hospital, San Antonio, TX, VISN 17, intends to negotiate a four (5) month (5/01/2013- 9/30-2013) sole-source contract with an TECAN USA for the purchase of a renewal Te-Care Complete service contract in direct connection with Dr. Sunil Ahuja's research project entitled "Host Genetic Determinants of HIV-AIDS Susceptibility in a VA Cohort" in Research Service. The service agreement will include equipment items, Freedom EVO 200 Basic and TW-MO 96 MULTIPIP 3*5 INCL (SW+Manual) . NAICS code 423450. Justification for this sole source procurement is in accordance with FAR 6.302-3(a) (2) (ii), to establish or maintain an essential research and development capability to be provided by a federally funded research and development center. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. It is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available. A determination not to compete is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. If no valid responses are received, the South Texas Veterans Health Care System will proceed with the intended sole source contract. Responses must be received no later than 12:00PM CST on 5/10/2013. Inquiries can either be mailed to STVHCS Audie L. Murphy Memorial Hospital, Attn: Ben Canales Jr. (10N17/671C), 5441 Babcock Ste.302, San Antonio, TX 78229 or emailed (preferably) to contact@example.gov.