The VA Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa intends to sole source maintenance/service of the Vitek 2 Compact 30 Unit from Biomerieux , Inc, authority of FAR 6.302-1. The intent is to Sole Source a Firm Fixed Price Contract for the procurement of maintenance/service for the Vitek 2 Compact 30 Unit. A justification for other than full and open competition has been prepared in support of this acquisition. This FBO posting announcement is being placed to satisfy requirements in FAR 5.201. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. Persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement and information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquiries will be accepted in writing by e-mail (
[email protected]) or by fax (515) 699-5866 if received by April 11th 2013.