65--Reagents and Consumables

This Notice of Intent is provided to advise that the Government intends to Sole Source, Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order with only one source, Sebia Inc. The procurement is for reagents and consumables for the Seattle VA Healthcare System located in Seattle, WA. This is FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) single source procurement will be made under the authority of Other Than Full and Open Competition as FAR 6.302-1, in accordance with 41 USC 3304(a)(1), only one responsible source and no other requirement will satisfy the needs of the Government. It was determined that the required products are only available from Sebia Inc. as they are the sole manufacturer and distributor of their instruments and products. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 325413. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes and no solicitation will be made available. Any responses received will only be considered for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a

competitive procurement in lieu of sole source contract described in this notice, and such determination shall be made at the sole discretion of the Government. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirement. If no responses are received, the government will proceed with the Sole Source acquisition. The Government will not pay for information submitted. This will be the only notice of the Government's intent to solicit, negotiate, and award to one source to satisfy this requirement. The Government plans to award a contract for this requirement on 4/24/2019. Written comments or questions regarding this notice must be received by the Contracting Specialist by email at Jodi.stevenson@va.gov no later than 1200 EST, 4/23/2019. This notice satisfies the requirement at FAR 5.201(b)(1), to publicize the proposed contract action.