Cyclotron Laboratory for Production of Radiolabeled Imaging Agents
The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia (University), a Virginia public
corporation, seeks an experienced firm to provide a cyclotron laboratory for the
production of radiolabeled isotopes. This RFP is part of a competitive procurement
process which helps to serve the University's best interests. It also provides firms with a
fair opportunity for their services to be considered. The process of competitive
negotiation being used in this case should not be confused with the different process of
competitive sealed bidding. The latter process is usually used where the goods or services
being procured can be described precisely and price is generally the determinative factor.
With competitive negotiation, however, price is not required to be the determinative
factor, although it may be, and the University has the flexibility it needs to negotiate with
firms to arrive at a mutually agreeable relationship.
