This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with all parts of and format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice in conjunction with procedures in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. This 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 13. This combined synopsis/solicitation incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-95, dated 19 Jan 2017. Only emailed requests received directly from the requester are acceptable. Email quotes or inquiries to [email protected] no later than the Wednesday November 15, 2017. Receipt must be acknowledged on my desktop computer to be recognized as received. This is the only acceptable method for delivery of quotes and inquiries. VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System blood bank is currently using the Ortho ProVue automated analyzer and MTS workstation. VASNHS is requesting purchase of reagents, antisera, and consumables to use with the Ortho ProVue analyzer. Delivery is for 12 months on an as needed basis. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit price quotations. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive price quotations. NAICS code 334516/1000 employees applies. Please state if your company has any government contracts, i.e., GSA, SEWP, NAC FSS, BPA, or you plan on a submission under open market conditions. For any government contract, provide your contract number, terms and conditions; SIN the products fall under (if any), delivery schedule and contract expiration date. Contracting Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs; VISN 21 3801 Miranda Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94304 Primary Point of Contact: Carol Lam [email protected] Phone: 650-493-5000 X65825 Fax: 650-493-2546

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