6640-Abbott - Alinity M Reagents - IC

AWARD NOTICE OVER SAT In accordance with RFO FAR 5.301, this notice is to advise the public that the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Regional Procurement Office Central, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 23, for the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN 23), awarded a contract action for Abbott Alinity M Reagents for the Iowa City VA Health Care System. Competition for this acquisition was restricted to only one (1) responsible source in accordance with RFO FAR 12.102(b), Restricting Competition. For acquisitions valued over the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), RFO FAR 12.102(b) requires a written justification and approval in accordance with RFO FAR 6.104. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. The procurement is classified under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 325413. For additional information regarding this action, please contact the point of contact identified above. In accordance with RFO FAR 6.301, Availability of the Justification, the redacted justification supporting the restriction of competition has been attached to this award notice. RFO FAR 6.301 requires the applicable justification to be made publicly available after award and requires the Contracting Officer to screen the justification for contractor proprietary information prior to public posting.