Q301--UM Reference Lab Testing Notice of Intent to Sole Source
ID: 36C25025Q0064Type: Special Notice
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)DAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

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Medical Laboratories (621511)

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MEDICAL- LABORATORY TESTING (Q301)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract to The University of Michigan for stat laboratory testing services at the Ann Arbor VA Medical Center. This procurement is based on the determination that only one responsible source can meet the agency's requirements, as outlined in FAR 6.302.1. The services are critical for providing timely laboratory testing for veterans, ensuring their healthcare needs are met efficiently. Interested parties must submit evidence supporting competition by noon Eastern Time on October 21, 2024, via email to Contracting Officer Jennifer A. Johnson at jennifer.johnson18@va.gov, as no solicitation package will be available and telephonic inquiries will not be accepted.

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    jennifer.johnson18@va.govJennifer A. Johnson
    (734) 222-4283
    Jennifer.Johnson18@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing its intent to initiate a sole source contract with The University of Michigan to provide stat laboratory testing services for patients at the Ann Arbor VA Medical Center. This decision is based on the government’s assessment that only one responsible source can fulfill the agency's requirements, as per FAR 6.302.1. Interested parties must provide compelling evidence that competition would benefit the government. Responses to this notice are due by noon Eastern Time on October 21, 2024, and must be submitted via email to the designated Contracting Officer, Jennifer A. Johnson. No solicitation package will be made available, and telephone inquiries will not be accepted, emphasizing the exclusive nature of this procurement process. The information within this special notice aims to inform potential vendors about the contracting parameters while ensuring the timely acquisition of necessary laboratory services for veterans.
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