Q--Genetic Lab Testing

DESCRIPTION: The VA Nebraska Western Iowa Health Care System intends to negotiate a sole source contract with University of Nebraska Medical Center, Munroe Meyers Institute HG Lab, 985440 Nebraska Med Center, Omaha NE 68198-5440, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Only one responsible testing laboratory is known for this procurement for the State of Nebraska. This is notice of intent to award sole source under statutory authority 10 USC 2304(c)(1), set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. Note - No award will be issued from responses to this notice. Response to this notice does not legally bind the government in any manner. Your concerns will be considered if you respond to this posting with a similar product/service. The justification for this sole source request is based on technical requirements that can only be provided by Munroe Meyers Institute Medical Laboratory Facility. They are the only hematologic human genetic laboratory that can perform Bone Marrow & Core, Fine Needles Aspirates, Chromosome Analysis, and FISH testing as required by the Nebraska Western Iowa HCS Medical Center and because of their close proximity provide quality preservation of the sample provided and turnaround times mandated for continuity of care of the veteran patient. All quotes received by 2:00 P.M. Central Time, August 26, 2011, will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract 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. Inquiries will only be accepted in writing by mail, or by facsimile at (402) 449-0612.