This is a notice of intent to award a sole source, firm fixed price contract to Ortho-Clinical Diagnostic, the only authorized U.S. distributor for High Maintenance/Complexity Analyzers, Clinical Laboratory, Cost-Per-Test contractor on FSS/GSA schedule under SIN 66 III, Category 605-2A for Martin Army Community Hospital, Fort Benning, Georgia. The anticipated date of award is 1 October 2008. This acquisition will be accomplished using commercial item procedures in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 12 and in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, for Other Than Full & Open Competition. This notice is neither a request for a competitive proposal not a solicitation for offers. A determination not to compete this proposed procurement 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 in the future. For information regarding this action contact Ms. Sebrena L. Hackley-Lane (706)787-2211 or via email at
[email protected].