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Special Notice Special Notice

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VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21) VA Central California Health Care System 855 M Street, Suite 1020 Fresno CA 93721

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Contracting Specialist Kulvinder Brar kulvinder.brar@va.gov N/A

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Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 21, is issuing this Notice of Intent to Sole Source in order to identify any potential sources that have the resources and capabilities to provide temporary lodging for pre and post heart transplant patients. The Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 21, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) (single source), intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Navy Exchange Service Command for lodging pre and post heart transplant patients at VAPAHCS in Palo Alto, CA. The contractor’s facility must be within 10 miles of VA Palo Alto Health Care System. This notice of intent is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered. A determination not to compete is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that the responding company can provide lodging for pre and post heart transplant patients and/or family members and that their facility is located within 10 miles of VA Palo Alto Health Care System.

Scope of Work: The Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS) located in Palo Alto, California requires temporary lodging for veterans and families who are under the care of the VA Palo Alto Heart Transplant Program (VAPAHTP) and/or undergoing medical treatment through the VAPAHCS deemed necessary by VAPAHTP. The Contractor’s facility is a non-clinical area that does not provide medical or nursing care. Veterans referred to the Contractor’s facility shall be medically stable and able to care for themselves and/or family members independently. The Contractor’s facility must be within 10 miles of the VAPAHCS.

Interested and Capable Vendors: Only vendors with manufacturer’s approval with full authority and access to parts and software are deemed viable. Please respond with your: Business name, business type, socio-economic status (e.g., Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned, Disadvantaged Small Business, 8(a), etc.), person of contact (including telephone number & email address), GSA Contract number if applicable, and DUNS number Capabilities Statement.

Responses must be received by: 10/03/25 by 3:00pm (PST).

Send electronic correspondence to email: kulvinder.brar@va.gov with Subject Line: Navy Exchange Service Command Sole Source Inquiry This Special Notice of Intent to sole source is for planning purposes ONLY. The results of this notice will assist in the development of (1) the requirement, and (2) the acquisition strategy (e.g., small business set-aside, full and open competition, etc.). VA assumes no responsibility for any costs incurred associated with the preparation of responses submitted as a result of this notice.

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