Q301--*Intent to Sole Source* 541380 Iowa City State Hygienic Lab (VA-25-00009354)

Network 23 Contracting Office anticipates awarding a sole source procurement to The University of Iowa; NAICS Code 541380, Testing Laboratories and Services, with a size standard of $19.0 Million will be utilized. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 due to specific local testing requirements. Proprietary testing includes infectious disease testing performed using specific testing algorithms and meeting epidemiological requirements. No solicitation will be issued. A determination not to compete this proposed contract is based solely within the discretion of the Government. This notice of intent is not a request for quotes or information. Please send all questions regarding this procurement to Timothy Kimmel, Contract Specialist at the Iowa City, VA NCO23 contracting office. timothy.kimmel@va.gov.