DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING, DRAWER 70120, FORT BRAGG NC 28307-0120

65 -- REAGENTS FOR BAXTER MICRO SCAN MICROBIOLOGY ANALYZER SOL DAKF40-95-R-0022 DUE 090195 POC Contract Specialist, TERRI FERGUSON EXT 223, (910)396-4362 This is a notice of intent to negotiate a sole source contract with Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL for the purchase of reagents and supplies for use with Micro Scan (Walk- Away 96) Microbiology Analyzer for delivery to Womack Army Medical Center, Microbiology Department, Fort Bragg, North Carolina under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. The period of performance is 1 October 1995 through 30 September 1996 with one one year option period. Some examples of the type of reagents required are Inoculators-R, HNID Inoculum Broth, Prompt, Waste Disposal Bag, Reagent QC Kit, Ac-anitratus. This is a partial listing of reagents/supplies and is not all inclusive. Responsible sources may respond to this announcement and submit information identifying their capability to supply reagents and supplies meeting the specific requirement. This information will be considered only if clear and convincing evidence that the interested source can meet the requirements of the Government is submitted. This document shall include technical and pricing information. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responses received within fifteen days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.(0136)

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