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DESCRIPTION: the VA Nebraska Western Iowa Health Care System (NWIHCS) intends to negotiate a commercial (FAR Part 12) sole source contract with Tosoh Bioscience, Inc., 6000 Shoreline courts, Suite 101, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) FAC 2005-26. Only one responsible source is known for this procurement. A justification for other than full and open competition is being prepared in support of this acquisition. This procurement is to obtain a full service agreement on three (3) Tosoh G-7 Hemoglobin Clinical Analyzers located in Omaha, Grand Island, and Lincoln, NE. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. This is notice of intent to award sole source under statutory authority 10 USC 2304(c)(1), set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. Note - No award will be issued from responses to this notice. Response to this notice does not legally bind the government in any manner. Your concerns will be considered if you respond to this posting with a similar product/service. All proposals received by 10:00 A.M. Central Time, October 31, 2012, will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquiries will only be accepted in writing by mail, or by facsimile at (402) 995-4508.

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