In this video series I refer to government “bids”. Strictly speaking, though, a bid is only one type of commercial proposal. There are a number of proposal types, and it’s important to understand the difference between them.
You may feel that large state and federal level government entities are not the best places for your business to start competing for public contracts. Instead, you may want to begin working with smaller local government and public entities.
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The Fargo VA Healthcare System anticipates awarding a sole-source procurement to Instrumentation Laboratory, of Bedford, MA, for the continued performance of Cost per Patient Reportable Result (CPRR) and Cost per Test (CPT) for Clinical Laboratory Analyzers providing analyzers along with the hemostasis products to perform Coagulation testing for VISN 23 veterans as indicated within the contract documents. NAICS code # 325413, applies to this procurement. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-2. 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 competitive proposals. Comments regarding this announcement must be received no later than 18 February 2014. Please direct all questions regarding this procurement to Darryl Moon, Contracting Officer, by phone at 701-239-3796, by fax at 701-237-2649, or by email at Darryl.Moon@va.gov. Justification and Approval document will be made available via FBO in accordance with FAR 6.305.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Healths (MDPH), hospitals and bureaus provide a variety of medical services to patients entrusted to the care of the Commonwealth. MDPH seeks contractors, on an as needed basis. Contractors are required by the MDPHs hospitals and bureaus to provide medical services to patients/clients. Only corporations or professional groups employing medical providers are eligible to respond to this RFR. Providers will work on as-needed basis at individually negotiated hourly rates and will be required to provide technical support to clinical/public health aspects of the program. The Department reserves the right to add specialists to the list beyond those specialties listed below throughout the duration of the procurement period.
