65--PREPSTAIN SLIDE PROCESSOR FROM TRIPATH/BD DIAGNOSTICS

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 11, in accordance with FAR 6.302.1 (only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Tripath Imaging/BD Diagnostics of Burlington, NC for a Prepstain Slide Processor and accessaries. NAICS 334516 applies. Period of Performance shall be one year from the date of award, to completion. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. It is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available. A determination not to compete is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received no later than 1:00 pm on July 31, 2008. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Responses must be mailed to VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Attn: Joanne Alewine (54P&C), 2215 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.