65--Notice of Intent for Sole Source for Vitek 2 Compact 30 Workstation/PC Maintenance

Pursuant to FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b)(1), the U.S. Army, MEDCOM, Western Regional Contracting Office(WRCO), Tacoma, WA, intends to issue a sole source award to Biomerieux Inc. in the amount of $37,604.00 for maintenance service of the Vitek 2 Compact 30 Workstation/PC located at General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital, MO. The Vitek 2 Compact 30 Workstation/PC is used on a daily basis to identify pathogenic microorganisms and provide antibiotic susceptibility results. This notice is not a request for proposal and no solicitation will be issued. Any firm that believes it can provide the stated supplies/equipment can provide supporting documents demonstrating their products capability and specifications within three (3) calendar days from the date of publication of this notice. Responses received will be used for future acquisitions. Information can be sent to the Purchasing Agent; Ms. Ruby Mejias, [email protected]. No telephone or facsimile requests will be accepted. This procurement will be prepared in accordance with FAR Part 13, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures.