This announcement is to provide notification of the Department of Veterans Affairs intent to enter into a sole source contract with Hologic Inc., 35 Crosby Drive Bedford, MA 01730, for a service and maintenance agreement. The Hologic equipment is listed below:
1. Thin Prep 2000
Model # 2000
Serial # 02801H03A0
VA PMI # 29080
Location: 4F-123
2. Thin Prep 2000
Model # 2000
Serial # 04677G08D0
VA PMI # 40658
Location: 4F-123
3. Thin Prep 5000
Model # 5000
Serial # 90084F09D0
VA PMI # 45685
Location: 4F-123
4. Cellient ON/ w Cellient FS
Model # Cytyc
Serial # 40098G08D0/ 50056B08D0
VA PMI # 41424
Location: 4F-133
The resulting contract will be firm fixed price. Negotiation is being conducted using other than full and open competition procedures pursuant to authority of FAR 6.302-1(b) (1). The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302.
Interested person may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. You must show past performance for this particular machine. This equipment contains software developed by Hologic that is proprietary in nature. Service must be provided within 24 hours upon notification by the VA of the need for service. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider all statements of capability received within three (3) business days after publication of this synopsis. The Government will not be responsible for any cost incurred in proposal preparation. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. All responsible sources may submit a statement of capability, which will be considered by the agency. The VA intends to award a sole source contract (30) business days after publication of this notice. P.O.C. is Eric Tuck, who can be reached at:
[email protected]. No phone calls will be accepted.
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