The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10, 260 E University Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45219, intends to award a sole source follow on contract to Immucor Inc., 3130 Gateway drive, Norcross, GA 30071-1106. This follow-on order will continue to provide The Indianapolis VA Medical Center Immucor Inc. Panel 20 and CorQC for testing as required by the regulatory agency. This procurement is conducted in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) sole source procurement made under the authority of Other Than Full and Open Competition IAW FAR 6.302-1 and 41 USC 3304(a)(1) only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. NAICS Code 325413 invitro diagnostics substances, reagents, test kits and sets apply to this procurement. Immucor Inc. is classified as a Large Business concern. It is the Government’s belief that the proposed candidate is only one authorized to maintain their own diagnostic equipment. This procurement consists of procuring the following items:

Panels and CorQC test reagents are:

Item # 1 Description/Part Number - Panocell 20 20x3 0005020-T; Quantity - 18

Item # 2 Description/Part Number - CorQC Test System 2x11.5 0002400-T; Quantity - 26

These supplies must be placed on a standing order due to sequestered lots required for tests. The

requesting section will contact the vendor to setup a shipping schedule.

This notice satisfies the requirement at FAR 5.201(b)(1), to publicize the proposed contract action. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals or quotes. No solicitation documents are available; however, any SDVOSB or VOSB firm that believes it that they can meet the requirements may give written notification to the Contracting Officer within 48 hours from the date of publication of this notice. Supporting evidence must be furnished in enough detail to demonstrate compliance. Information must be sent electronically to [email protected]. Any responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government as to whether to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses must be received within 48 hours of publication or by September 17, 2021 at 17:00 to be considered.