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* = Required Field FedBizOpps Special Notice Rev. March 2010 R Intent to Sole Source Food Service Conversion 04330 36C24118Q9266 N 541611 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 1 VAMC Togus (90C) 1 VA Center Augusta ME 04330 Kevin LaBrie, Contracting Officer VAMC Togus (90C) 1 VA Center, Augusta ME.

04330 kevin.labrie@va.gov 207-623-5706

INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

Network Contracting Office 1 intends to negotiate on a sole source basis pursuant to VAAR 6.302-5 -- Authorized or Required by Statute with Donald C. Miller and Associates, Chula Vista CA. for Food Service Conversion consultation. This requirement will include the following characteristics:

The contract will implement a quality enhanced dining system, to include equipment upgrades that will allow residents to make appropriate choices on what to eat as close to meal time as possible. The primary purpose of this position is to provide enhanced dining consultation and recommendations in accordance with industry best practices applicable to the Department of Veterans Affairs.

This Notice of Intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals and interested parties are not being sought. This sole source is permitted under the statutory authority of 41 USC §3304(a) (5), 38 U.S. Code § 8127, as implemented by FAR 6.302-5 (Authorized or Required by Statute). The specific VAAR clause is: 819.7008 Sole source awards to a verified veteran-owned small business.