J065--Agilent Cytation 5 Service | Base 1 | Intent to Sole Source

The Department of Veteran Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 10, Cincinnati OH 45219, intends to negotiate a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price Contract for a Cytation 5 Cell Analyzer Service Agreement to Agilent Technologies, Inc., 2850 Centerville Road Willmington, DE 19808, in accordance with FAR Subpart 13.2. This acquisition is for the Dayton VA Medical Center, 4100 West 3rd Street Dayton, OH 45428. The Government intends to award the contract to Agilent Technologies, Inc., 2850 Centerville Road Willmington, DE 19808. UEI: SD9JZ9S7MEA6. This notice satisfies the requirement at FAR 5.201(b)(1), requiring publication of the proposed contract action. This notice of intent is not a request for quote and no solicitation shall be made available. IAW FAR 5.207(c)(16)(ii) Contractors may submit a capabilities statement or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The government shall not pay for any costs incurred by responses to this notice. Responses to this notice are due on or before Thursday, August 6th at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time to Christopher Council, Contracting Officer, via email at Christopher.Council@va.gov.