65--Urinalysis Reagents and Reagent Supplies

Special Notice: Notice of Intent. The Western Regional Contracting Office, Tacoma, WA, intends to award a firm-fixed price contract with a base year plus 3 option periods to Iris International, Inc. for IQ Elite Analyzer urinalysis reagents and associated supplies. Iris International is the original equipment manufacturer and its reagents are unique and specific to its analyzers; therefore, Iris International is the only known source for the analyzer reagents and supplies for these Government-owned analyzers. Qualified vendors may identify their interest and capabilities by responding to this notice. This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. The government will, however, consider all responses received within 15 days after the date of publication of this notice. A determination by the Government not to compete 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. Responses may be emailed to [email protected]. The anticipated award date is on or about 08/15/2012.