66--Illumina Genetic Analysis (DNA) Accessories

The Department of Veterans Affairs, South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) intends to negotiate a sole-source award with Illumina, Inc., 9885 Towne Center Drive, San Diego, CA 92121, pursuant to FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1). This will be a commercial acquisition using Simplified Acquisition Procedures per FAR Part 13. The proposed contract action will be for the purchase of Autoloader2-Single Serve, 1 ea; Pipeline Server, 1 ea; Methylation Components, 1 ea. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirements or submit proposals within 7 calendar days of synopsis publication to the contracting office and POC listed below. The information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If you feel that your firm possesses the ability to provide these products/services, then you must respond by 20 August 2009, 8:00AM CST. All inquiries shall be clearly marked with 'Solicitation No. VA257-09-RQ0271' and emailed to the POC below OR sent by facsimile to (210) 616-8216.