R--UM Rodent Health Surveillance

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 University of Michigan Rodent Health for Rodent Health Surveillance. NAICS 541940 applies; the small business size standard is $7.0 Million. The Contractor shall provide all sentinel animals, materials, labor, supervision and technical support necessary to perform the Rodent Surveillance Program at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, 2215 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor MI 48105, for the period from date of award through September 30, 2010 with four (4) additional one (1) year options. 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 3:30 pm on April 29, 2010. No telephone or email inquiries will be accepted. All responses must be mailed to VAAAHS, Attn; Ken Silvers (Purchasing and Contracting 54C), 2515 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.