Q301--Lab Testing & Consultation - U of M - Ann Arbor&Toledo - Base + 4 - 02/01/2020-01/31/2021

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contract Office 10, intends to award a sole source contract to the University of Michigan for laboratory testing and consultation services. This requirement supports the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, providing critical stat laboratory testing for facility patients. The procurement is classified under NAICS 621511 Medical Laboratories and PSC Q301 MEDICAL- LABORATORY TESTING.

The Government is proceeding under the authority of FAR 6.302.1, as the University of Michigan is identified as the only responsible source capable of satisfying agency requirements. The anticipated performance period consists of a base year and four option years, beginning February 1, 2020. This special notice serves as a notification of intent; no formal solicitation package is available, and the determination not to compete remains at the discretion of the Government.

Interested parties seeking to demonstrate that competition would be advantageous to the Government must submit clear and convincing evidence via email to Contract Specialist Wendy Stewart. Responses for solicitation 36C25019Q1355 are due no later than noon EST on March 6, 2020, though the notice metadata indicates a final response deadline of April 7, 2020. No telephonic inquiries will be accepted regarding this notice.