Q--Cytogenetic Testing Services for Hines VA, Hines, IL

CYTOGENETIC TESTING SERVICES: The GLAC (Great Lakes Acquisition Center) is soliciting proposals for Cytogenetic (Reference Lab) Testing Services for beneficiaries of the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) at Edward Hines VA Hospital, 5000 South Fifth Avenue, Hines, Illinois, for the period of one year from the date of the award (approximately April 1, 2009), with up to three one-year options to extend, in accordance with all specifications, work statement, terms and conditions contained therein. All qualified offerors/firms who believe they can satisfy the solicitation requirements are invited and encouraged to provide their proposal. Offers shall be evaluated for fair and reasonable pricing, technical competency/capability to perform services and satisfactory past performance record. The Government anticipates award of a single commercial item contract to the responsible offeror whose offer provides the best value to the Government. This is a Firm Fixed Price contract and this acquisition is being solicited under full and open competition. The size standard for North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 621511 is $13.5M. Offerors are reminded to complete all sections of the solicitation, including Evaluation - - Commercial Items and Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. Electronic solicitation is available for FREE at the following URL: http://www.fbo.gov/. Any amendments issued to this solicitation will also be available at the URL address and offerors are responsible for obtaining amendments. The Contracting Officer for this solicitation is Debra Huron and may be contacted at debra.huron@va.gov or (414) 902-5413.