Intent to Sole Source - Abbott Laboratories i-Stat 1 Analyzers with a 3-year service contract

. Acquisition Description: DESCRIPTION OF THE SUPPLIES AND SERVICES REQUIRED TO MEET THE AGENCY'S NEEDS The (4) Abbott Laboratories iStat 1 analyzer and 3-year service contract includes: - (4) i-STAT 1 Non-Wireless analyzers - 3-year Comprehensive Device Service Plan - Unlimited Equipment Returns -

Unlimited Associated Items Returns - Additional Analyzers prorated - Equipment Replacement - Reconditioned Products The statutory authority for this sole source requirement is 41 U.S.C. 253(c) (1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 only one resp