6550-Notice of Intent to Sole Source; Qiagen LLC

This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract and is not a request for quotes. The Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Network Contracting Office NCO2, on behalf of VISN2 South Medical Centers, intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP), sole source action to: Name of Contractor: QIAGEN LLC Street Address: 19300 Germantown Road City, State, Zip: Germantown, MD 20874-1415 VISN02 medical centers have a recurring requirement for US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approved In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD), cell mediated immunity (IGRA) tests for detecting Mycobacterium infections using chemiluminescence immunoassay (CLIA) on LIAISON analyzers. Market research was conducted in accordance with FAR Part 10, reviewing the offerings and capabilities available through the current marketplace.