The Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 10, in accordance with FAR 6.302.1 (only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with BD Biosciences. of San Jose, CA for the service and maintenance of BD LSRII flow cytometer equipment NAICS 822129 applies; the small business size standard is $20.5 million. The Contractor shall provide BD LSRII flow cytometer service and maintenance for the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, 2215 Fuller Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 for a period of the date of award for one (1) year This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. It is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available. A determination not to compete is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received no later than 3:00 pm on September 25, 2017. No telephone or email inquiries will be accepted. All responses must be mailed to VAAAHS, Attn: Thomas Auten, Contracting Officer, NCO 10 Contracting Office, and PO Box 492, Ann Arbor, MI 48106.

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