Joint Pathology Center Specialized Laboratory and Clinical Equipment maintenance and repair services

Notice of Intent to Issue a Sole Source Contract

On behalf of the Joint Pathology Center (JPC) located at 606 Stephen Sitter Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20910-1290, the Defense Health Agency, Contracting Office-National Capital Region intends to solicit and negotiate a contract solely with American Biomedical Group Inc. (ABGI), 510 E. Memorial Road, Oklahoma City, OK 73114.

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The estimated dates of this requirement are from 01 August 2018 to 31 July 2023.

The authority which permits this action is FAR 6.302-1 (b) (1) (ii).

Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. However, all bids, proposals, or quotations received by the closing response date will be considered by the Government.

A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. In doing so, interested sources must submit technical capabilities, pricing, and other information that demonstrates their ability to meet the JPC's needs. Detail technical information must be submitted to Phillip York, Acquisition Analyst, phillip.w.york2.ctr@mail.mil, no later 2 July 2018 by 14:00 EST.