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This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Officer (NCO) 21 for art instructor services at the Sierra Nevada Health Care System in Reno, Nevada. The VA intends to award a firm fixed-price contract to the David J. Drakulich Art Foundation, a nonprofit organization, to provide specialized art instruction services supporting veteran therapeutic and rehabilitative programs. The contract period consists of one base year plus four one-year option periods. The contracting office is located in Las Vegas, Nevada (zip code 89086), with the point of contact being Contracting Officer James Postell (james.postell@va.gov). The product service code is U001 (Educational Services), and the NAICS code is 611610 (Educational Support Services).
The VA justifies the sole-source award under FAR 13.106 1(b)(1)(i), citing the David J. Drakulich Art Foundation's unique qualifications, including specialized experience providing therapeutic art programs designed specifically for veterans, established track record supporting VA facilities, and qualified art instructors with appropriate background and training. This is not an RFQ, and no solicitation document or technical answers are available. However, interested parties may submit a statement of capability demonstrating clear and convincing evidence of their ability to provide the requested services by May 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM PDT to james.postell@va.gov with the subject line "Notice of Intent Response - Art Instructor Services." The final award decision remains solely within the Government's discretion. The response deadline for the formal solicitation is May 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time.
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Special Notice Special Notice
| SUBJECT* |
| NEW- Art Therapy Services | Base + 4 Options |
GENERAL INFORMATION
| CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* |
| 89086 |
| SOLICITATION NUMBER* |
| 36C26126Q0655 |
| RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE |
| 05-11-2026 10AM PACIFIC TIME, LOS ANGELES, USA |
| ARCHIVE |
| 15 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE |
| RECOVERY ACT FUNDS |
| N |
| PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* |
| U001 |
| NAICS CODE* |
| 611610 |
| CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS |
| Department of Veterans Affairs |
Network Contracting Office 21
POINT OF CONTACT*
Contracting Officer James Postell james.postell@va.gov
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS
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DESCRIPTION
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Officer (NCO) 21, hereby provides notice of its intent to award a sole-source firm‑fixed‑price contract to the David J. Drakulich Art Foundation, a nonprofit organization uniquely qualified to provide specialized art instruction services tailored to veterans for the Sierra Nevada Health Care System, 975 Kirman Avenue, Reno, NV 89502.
Requirement: Art Instructor Services to support veteran therapeutic and rehabilitative programs.
Period of Performance: One (1) Base Year, plus Four (4) One‑Year Option Periods.
NAICS Code: 611610 Authority: FAR 13.106‑1(b)(1)(i) — Only one responsible source is capable of providing the supplies or services that will satisfy agency requirements (Simplified Acquisition Procedures).
The David J. Drakulich Art Foundation is uniquely positioned to meet the needs of this requirement due to its specialized experience providing therapeutic art programs designed specifically for veterans, its established track record supporting VA facilities, and its ability to furnish qualified art instructors with the background, training, and experience necessary to serve VA's veteran population.
This Notice of Intent is not a Request for Quotes (RFQ). No solicitation document is available, and no technical questions will be answered at this time. The Government intends to make a sole‑source award; however, interested parties who believe they can meet this requirement must submit a statement of capability that demonstrates clear and convincing evidence of their ability to provide the requested services.
Responses must be received by: May 04, 2026, 10AM PDT.
Email responses to: james.postell@va.gov Subject line: “Notice of Intent Response – Art Instructor Services” A determination by the Government not to compete this procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
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