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Q515--Cytology Lab Services for San Francisco VAMC

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, Sierra Pacific Network Contracting Office, plans to negotiate a firm-fixed-price sole source contract with The Regents of the University of California-San Francisco for cytology services at the San Francisco VA Health Care System. This procurement is conducted under the authority that only one responsible source exists that can meet the agency's requirements for pathologist-led diagnostic cytology services for VA beneficiaries. The contract falls under NAICS Code 621511 and is governed by FAR regulations for sole source acquisitions, specifically FAR 13.501 and 13.106-1, emphasizing that no other supplies or services can satisfy the agency’s needs. This notice is not a solicitation for competitive quotes, but other responsible sources may submit capability statements or proposals by September 26, 2021, to demonstrate their qualifications. All responses will be considered; however, the government retains sole discretion to proceed without competition based on these submissions. If no viable responses are received, the contracting officer will finalize negotiations directly with The Regents of the University of California-San Francisco. Interested parties must provide detailed evidence of their capabilities and references, with submissions directed to the Contract Specialist, April White, via the provided email. Verbal communications will not be accepted.

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Department of Veterans Affairs plans sole source fixed-price contract for cytology services with UCSF.

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621511 - Medical Laboratories

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CA

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36C26122Q0009 - Cytology Lab Services for San Francisco VAMC

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 261-NETWORK Contract Office 21 (36C261)
Contacts1 person available
OfficeMATHER, CA, 95655, USA
Office AddressMATHER, CA, 95655, USA
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April WhiteContract Specialist

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SPECIAL NOTICE INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Department of Veterans Affairs, Sierra Pacific Network Contracting Office (NCO 21), intends to negotiate a sole source contract with The Regents of the University of California-San Francisco. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with FAR 13.501 in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1901 only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency requirements. The contract will be firm-fixed-price, and the NAICS Code is 621511. Department of Veterans Affairs requires the contractor to provide the San Francisco VA Health Care System (SFVAHCS) with Cytology services. The proposed contract action is to perform these services for Pathologists to provide diagnosis for VA Beneficiaries. This acquisition is conducted under the authority of FAR 13.106-1. Only One Responsible Source and No Other Support or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES and no competitive solicitation will be issued. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. If a firm believes it can meet the requirements it must furnish information about its products and services, as well as references from other customers who are using these products and service, to the Contracting Officer no later than 23:59PM PST, September 26, 2021. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirements. Information must be sent to the Contract Specialist April White at April.White3@va.gov. Verbal responses will not be considered. Responses received will be evaluated; however, 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 Contracting Officer will proceed with the sole source negotiation with The Regents of the University of California-San Francisco.

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