99 MDG Previ Color Gram

Notice of Intent to Sole Source – FM485292600353 - 99 MDG Previ Color Gram The 99th Contracting Squadron intends to award a single source procurement under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), due to only one source being capable of providing the supplies or services required. The requirement from the 99th Medical Group is for the purchase of a fully automated gram stainer and cytocentrifuge instrument; the PREVI™ Color Gram. In addition to the gram stainer, the cytocentrifuge and 12-Slide carousel are required. This equipment is only manufactured by Biomerieux and is distributed by McKesson Medical Surgical Inc. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation document exists for the requirement. Sources interested in responding to this notice are required to submit a capability statement that includes technical data and cost information, sufficient detail and with convincing evidence that clearly demonstrates the capability to meet the requirement. All capability statements received by the due date of this notice will be considered by the Government. A request for documentation or additional information or submissions that only ask questions will not be considered as an affirmative response. A determination by the Government not to compete 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 or to proceed with a sole source procurement. Capability statements are due on 3 March 2020 by 10:00 AM Pacific Time. Capability statements shall be submitted by email ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the following address: [email protected]