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SUBJECT*

MEDLINE & CINAHL Complete Database

NIHCS - FTW & MAR

Notice of Intent to Sole Source

GENERAL INFORMATION

Ann Arbor Healthcare System Network Contracting Office 10 2215 Fuller Road Ann Arbor MI 48105

DESCRIPTION

This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source announcement only. This is not a request for formal proposals or quotes. Any responses to this announcement will be treated as information only. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of contractor submission of responses to this announcement or the Government use of such information.

Purpose and Objectives:

VISN 10, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10, is issuing a notice of intent to pursue a non-competitive procurement with J.E. Federal Enterprises, LLC. (JE Federal) for Medline/Cinahl Database services for the VA Northern Indiana Healthcare System (NIHCS). JE Federal, has been determined as the only responsible source, as determined in accordance with procedures prescribed in FAR 13.106 and the anticipated contract action is hereby publicized in accordance with FAR 5.101 and 5.203.

The purpose of this notification is to communicate the Governments intent to solicit and award a non-competitive procurement for Medline/Cinahl Database services for the VA NIHCS above. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR TECHNICAL OR COST PROPOSALS.

The VA NIHCS require a one year, Firm Fixed Price, Purchase Order with JE Federal to provide the required services described herein.

NAICS code is 511120 – Periodical Publishers Size Standard is 1000 Employees.

Product Service Code is U009 – Education/Training - General This non-competitive award is implemented by FAR 13.103-1(b), as it has been deemed that only one source is available to meet this specific requirement. The Government intends to procure this sole source requirement under FAR Parts 12, 13, and 19.

The VA NIHCS has a requirement to establish a purchase order for a period of one year. Market research has revealed this contractor is the overall best value to the Government, as well as a VIP verified SDVOSB concern. Therefore, the Government intends to procure these services on a sole source basis from JE Federal.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which, if received within five (3) calendar days after the date of the publication of this synopsis, will be considered. All information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses received as a result of this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Places of Performance:

VA NIHCS

2121 Lake Ave Fort Wayne, IN 46805

VA NIHCS

1700 E. 38th Street Marion, IN 46953