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NOTICE OF INTENT TO NEGOTIATE A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT WITH ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS CORPORATION

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VA-SNOTE-031217-003Federal

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The Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center plans to enter into sole source negotiations with Roche Diagnostics Corporation for the procurement of Cobas Amplicor HIV-1 Monitor testing kits. This action is based on the determination that only Roche Diagnostics can fulfill the agency's specific requirements for equipment loan and reagent purchases related to this testing service. The agency will proceed under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, allowing negotiation with a single source without a competitive bidding process, although responses received by December 31, 2003, will be reviewed to assess whether competition is warranted. The Contracting Officer holds the discretion to decide whether to pursue competitive procurement after evaluating any information submitted in response to this notice. Interested parties were invited to submit information to the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, specifically to the attention of Billy J. Cooper, to help determine if competition might be appropriate. The contracting office handling this contract is the Department of Veterans Affairs, 250-NETWORK Contract Office 10 located in Dayton, Ohio. This action is not a solicitation for competitive quotes but a notice of intent to negotiate exclusively with Roche Diagnostics for these specialized supplies and services.

General Info

VA Medical Center intends sole source contract with Roche Diagnostics for HIV-1 testing kits purchase.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 250-NETWORK Contract Office 10 (36C250)

NAICS

325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

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PostedDec 17

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 250-NETWORK Contract Office 10 (36C250)

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeDAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 250-NETWORK Contract Office 10 (36C250)

Office AddressDAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

The Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Roche Diagnostics Corporation, Roche Laboratory Systems, 9115 Hague Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46250 for Equipment Loan/Reagent Purchase of Cobas Amplicor HIV-1 Monitor testing Kits. The proposed action is for supplies/services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. The Government believes that only one responsible source can provide the supplies/services that will satisfy the agency requirements. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes but responses received on or before December 31, 2003 will be evaluated. A determination by the Contracting Officer not to compete this proposed action based on responses to this notice is soley within the discretion of the Contracting Officer. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Information should be submitted to the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, Attn: Billy J. Cooper (90C), 1481 W. 10th St., Indianapolis, IN 46202, Phone 317/554-0047 or Fax 317/554-0200.