J065--ePlex 2 Tower System Intent to Sole Source Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center

The Department of Veteran Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 10, intends to negotiate a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price Contract for Roche ePlex System Tower Agreement to Roche Diagnostics Corporation. This acquisition is for the Louis Stokes Cleveland VAMC. The Government believes that only Roche Diagnostics Corporation possesses the required capabilities to meet this requirement. • The contract is for the Roche ePlex System Tower Agreement. • The acquisition is for the Louis Stokes Cleveland VAMC. • The Government intends to award the contract to Roche Diagnostics Corporation. • Responses to the notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.