Diagnostic testing and veterinary laboratory services

Notice of Intent to Award Sole SourceThe Regional Health Contracting Office-Central, Joint Base San Antonio, Fort Sam Houston, Texas intends to award a sole source Firm Fixed-Price contract to Antech Diagnostics Inc, 17620 Mount Herrmann St, Fountain Valley, CA  92708-5423, to provide DoD Military Working Dog Veterinary (DoDMWDVS) service which includes diagnostic testing and veterinary laboratory services.The statutory authority permitting acquisition of this requirement by other than full and open competition is 41 U.S.C. 1901 as implemented in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.501(a)(1)(ii), sole source (including brand name) under the authority of the simplified procedures for certain commercial items. Antech Diagnostics, Inc is the only source capable of satisfying the DoDMWDVS requirement with the necessary service.  The North American Industrial Code System (NAICS) code is 541940, Veterinary Services, with a size standard of $8.0M.  Points of contact (POCs) are Ms. Geraldine Hernandez, Contract Specialist, geraldine.i.hernandez.civ@mail.mil and Mr. Derrick J Johnson, Contracting Officer, derrick.j.johnson2.civ@mail.mil.This is a sole source notice of intent published for informational purposes only and not a request for competitive quotes. Therefore, no solicitation document exists for this