66--H1N1 Test Kits

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS), 2200 Ft Roots Dr, N. Little Rock, Arkansas intends to negotiate a sole source procurement with Focus Diagnostics, 10703 Progress Way, Cypress, CA 90630 for H1N1 test kits. These kits must be compatible with existing Focus equipment. The test kits work with a model number 76735, SIMPLEXA MICROFLUIDIC MOLECULAR SYSTEM'S INTEGRATED CYCLER. Location of equipment is at the VA Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. The NAICS Code 334516 applies to this procurement. CAVHS believes that Focus diagnostics is the only company that can provide the test kits compatible with the with existing equipment. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be honored. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, interested parties that believe they can meet these needs must furnish sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirement no later than 4:00 p.m., CST, 11/22/2010. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability by submitting literature, detailing how they can meet the VA requirements. Information can be sent to Thomas Yerkey, 2200 Fort Roots Drive, North Little Rock, Arkansas, 72114, fax to (501) 228-8651 or email to [email protected]. All Information shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. If no responses are received within the period indicated, CAVHS will proceed with the award to Focus Diagnostics