The Philadelphia Veterans Affairs Medical Center intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with AutoGenomics, Inc., 2251 Rutherford Road, Carlsbad, CA 92008-8815, for purchase of an INFINITI Analyzer, with integrated QMatic Operating Software, to be used for DNA testing. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source for the required equipment under authority of FAR 6.302-1, only responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The requirement of the PVAMC is for an automated, multiplexing, continuous flow, random access microarray platform that integrates discrete test processes including sample handling, reagent management, hybridization, stringency and detection for the analysis of DNA into a totally self-contained system, delivering "sample to result" without manual intervention. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement by contacting the contracting Officer, Elizabeth Youse, at
[email protected]. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.