Notice of Intent to Sole Source Requirement The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Healthcare System, VISN 11 Contracting Activity intends to negotiate a sole source contract under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and the authority of FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(B): Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized for the following items listed below. The associated NAICS code for this In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing is 325413. The vendor, CEPHIED, is a large business, located at 904 e Caribbean Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94089. Description of equipment requirements: Supplies for molecular testing specifically concerning chlamydia, gonorrhea, influenzae and MRSA compatible with existing equipment. A firm fixed price contract with no option years is anticipated and shall be awarded. It is the Government's belief that only the proposed candidate possesses the required capabilities to successfully meet this requirement. It is the Government's intention to solicit and negotiate with only this source. This is not a Request for Proposal; this is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source requirement.

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