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Q301--Intent to Sole Source CND Life Sciences Immunohistochemistry and Special Stains

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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, through VISN 09 Network Contracting Office 09, has issued a notice of intent to sole source a contract to CND Life Sciences Inc. for SynOne Esoteric Diagnostic Testing Services, including immunohistochemistry and special stains, under the NAICS code 621511. This action is based on a determination that CND Life Sciences Inc. is the only small business capable of meeting the specific technical and suitability requirements outlined in the Statement of Work, as validated under FAR 13.106-1(b) and 41 USC 1901. The contract is intended to be awarded as a Firm Fixed Price purchase order for one year with four additional option years, and market research confirms no other responsible sources exist that can fulfill the requirement at a fair and reasonable price. The procurement will be conducted under FAR Parts 12 and 13, and the services will be performed for the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. This notice is strictly for information and public transparency and does not constitute a request for proposals, quotes, or competitive bids. Responses submitted by potential vendors will be accepted solely to assess whether competition is feasible, but no obligation to award a contract or compensate any party is created by the submission of information. The point of contact for inquiries is Contract Specialist Darrell Wright, with responses due by July 16, 2026. The Government retains full discretion to proceed with the sole source award regardless of any feedback received during this public notice window. The procurement carries the Product Service Code Q301 for Medical Reference Laboratory Testing and is administered by the VA's Network Contracting Office located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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Sole source contract to CND Life Sciences for SynOne diagnostic services at VA Medical Center under FAR Parts 12 and 13.

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Department Of Veterans Affairs → 249-NETWORK Contract Office 9 (36C249)View Agency

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621511 - Medical LaboratoriesView NAICS

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TN

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Intent to Sole Source CND Life Sciences Immunohistochemistry and Special Stains - 36C24926Q0304

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 249-NETWORK Contract Office 9 (36C249)
Contacts1 person available
OfficeMURFREESBORO, TN, 37129, USA
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Department Of Veterans Affairs → 249-NETWORK Contract Office 9 (36C249)
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Office AddressMURFREESBORO, TN, 37129, USA
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This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source announcement only. This is not a request for formal proposals or quotes. Any responses to this announcement will be treated as information only. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of contractor submission of responses to this announcement or the Government use of such information. Purpose and Objectives: VISN 09, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 09, is issuing a notice of intent to pursue a non-competitive procurement with CND Life Sciences Inc, Small Business, for SynOne Esoteric Diagnostic Testing Services. CND Life Sciences Inc has met the suitability criteria, as determined in accordance with 41 USC 1901, is implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b), and the anticipated contract action is hereby publicized in accordance with FAR 5.101 and 5.203. The purpose of this notification is to communicate the Governments intent to solicit and award a non-competitive procurement for SynOne Esoteric Diagnostic Testing Services. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR TECHNICAL OR COST PROPOSALS OR QUOTES. The James H. Quillen VA Medical Center requires one (1) year of the required services described above (4 option years) as a Firm Fixed Price purchase order with CND Life Services Inc. NAICS code is 621511 Medical Laboratories with a size standard of $41.5 Million. Product Service Code is Q301 Medical Reference Laboratory Testing This non-competitive award is implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b), as it is the only contractor that meets the suitability criteria as listed in the Statement of Work (SOW). The Government intends to procure this sole source requirement under FAR Parts 12, and 13. Market research has revealed only one small business that meets suitability at a fair and reasonable price. In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b) COs may use non-competitive procedures when there is only one responsible source that satisfies the agency requirements. CND Life Sciences Inc, meets this criterion. Therefore, the Government intends to procure these services on a sole source basis from CND Life Sciences Inc. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. All information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete for this requirement based upon responses received as a result of this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

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