Q301--UM Reference Lab Testing Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contract Office 10, has issued a special notice of intent to award a sole source contract to the University of Michigan for stat laboratory testing services. This requirement supports the Ann Arbor VA Medical Center located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The government intends to negotiate this award under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, as it has determined that the University of Michigan is the only responsible source capable of satisfying the agency’s requirement for these specific medical laboratory services.

The procurement is identified under NAICS code 621511 for Medical Laboratories and PSC Q301 for Medical- Laboratory Testing. While no formal solicitation package is available, the government will consider responses that provide clear and convincing evidence demonstrating that competition would be advantageous. All responses must be submitted electronically to the designated point of contact by the deadline of 12:00 PM EST on October 21, 2024.

This notice, published on October 16, 2024, under solicitation number 36C25025Q0064, includes one attachment. All inquiries regarding this intent to sole source must be directed via email to Jennifer Johnson, as telephonic inquiries will not be accepted. The final determination not to compete this requirement remains within the sole discretion of the federal government.