This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The proposed contract action is for reagents used in association with LiPA HCV Genotype testing for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc is the only known source capable of providing reagents compatible with the InnoLiPA Autoblot 3000 HCV Genotyping test by DNA hybridization. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received prior to July 25, 2008 will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this 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 This solicitation VA-261-08-RQ-0281 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-26. Only emailed requests received directly from the requester are acceptable. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number is 325413 and the business size standard is 500 employees. The Department of Veterans Affairs requires the following: # 1- HCV GENO LIPA, Ref # 06714844, (Lot 179460 Exp. 5/31/09) QTY - 15 KITS # 2- HCV AMPLIFICATION LIPA, Ref # 06713570,(Lot 181878 Exp. 5/31/09) QTY 15 KITS Delivery date: 14 days ARO, FOB destination to VA Palo Alto Health Care System, 3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304 Only electronic offers will be accepted. Offers are due to [email protected] by 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, July 25, 2008. SOLICITATION PROVISIONS/CONTRACT CLAUSES: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Apr 2008). FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (May 2008): Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision with its offer. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Feb 2007). FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (June 12, 2008) For the purposes of this clause items (b) 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23, 24, 29 and 33 are considered checked and apply. FAR 52.232-38 Submission of Electronic Funds Transfer Information with Offer (May 1999) VAAR 852.270-1 Representatives of Contracting Officers (Apr 1984) VAAR 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities (Apr 1984) VAAR 852.270-4 Commercial Advertising (Nov 1984). Small businesses, especially veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, are encouraged to contact their nearest Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) if assistance is needed in preparing their proposal. The website address for the location of the nearest PTAC is http://www.sellingtothegovernment.net

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