65--Third wave HCV genotyping kits

The Department of Veterans Affairs Mid Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6) intends to negotiate a sole source commercial item procurement with DSL Diagnostic Products Inc for InvaderR HCVg Oligonucleotides Invader reagent kits. This kit detects all six major HCV genotypes. It is an all inclusive kit that allows for faster results. The laboratory will not have to change any methods or procedures because no correlations or validations will be needed. This proposed procurement is for these kits which the government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive quotes. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than Noon, February 5, 2010, local time. Interested parties must submit all technical information required to make a determination the proposed kit meets or exceeds the specifications of the above referenced kit. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.