DESCRIPTION: Notice of contract action. This is not a solicitation of offers. Under Statutory Authority 41 USC 253 (c)(1) and 38 USC 1720, the NF/SG Veterans Healthcare System, Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center, 1601 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608 intends to negotiate with DAKO NORTH AMERICA, INC., on a sole source basis pursuant to VAAR 873 & 38 USC 8153 and FAR 6.302-1 for the Artisan special stain kits to test patient specimens for the presence of specific substances or organisms. These stains aid the Pathologist in determining infectious organisms or other disease states that are present in a patient specimen. These stain kits are an integral part of the procedure, as mandated by regulatory agencies, must be performed according to established, validated protocols. The DAKO Artisan stainer, including but not limited to the following stains: Warthin Starry, Grocott's Methenamine Silver, PAS - Green, Periodic Acid Schiff, Acid-Fast Bacteria, Iron, and Gomori's Trichrome. (1) The Artisan stainer is the only system that performs the following stains on an automated basis: Warthin, Starry, Alcain Blur, VVG and Gram. (2) Dako is offering the machine to the NF/SG VHS on a cost per test basis, which includes all services and some upgrades as well. In order to perform these tests it is necessary to order the reagents/antibodies necessary from Dako North America. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number is 325413. This action is for services which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only the sources listed above under FAR 6.302-1. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Parties may identify their interest, accompanied by supporting literature to the Contracting Officer no later than Aug 26, 2011 at 4:30 p.m. EST. Responses should be sent to
[email protected]. No telephone responses will be accepted.