Intent to Sole Source.docx

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 17 located in Dallas, TX intends to negotiate a firm fixed price contract for Base plus four one year options to EBSCO Publishing 10170 Church Ranch Way, Suite 450, Westminster, Co 80021 to provide Clinical Knowledge product services for VA Dallas 4900 S. Lancaster Rd, Dallas TX 75216.

See attached Statement of Work for additional service requirements.

This procurement is being conducted in accordance with FAR 8.405-6 (1) (b) (c), “Soliciting from a Single Source.” The NAICS code utilized for this procurement is 541519 – Other Computer related services.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, Contractors may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the contracting officer whether to continue with the sole source procurement or to provide for competition. Such responses MUST be received no later than October 7, 2022, at 3:00 PM CST. Forward responses by e-mail to lesley.kitchen@va.gov. Due to technical issues, please allow additional time if you’re using electronic means.

Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses received to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 17 will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice of intent. Only written responses will be considered. All responses from responsible sources will be fully considered. As a result of analyzing responses to this notice of intent, the Government shall determine if a solicitation will be issued. Any prospective contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be eligible for award. Also, prospective contractor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller to the Department of Veterans Affairs for the proposed equipment/system such that OEM warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All software licensing, warranty and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions. Interested parties are encouraged to furnish information by email only with Response to Intent to Sole Source for the Clinical Knowledge Product Services in the subject line. All documents submitted will not be returned. All interested parties shall submit clear and convincing documentation demonstrating their capabilities to satisfy the requirements listed to Contracting Specialist, Lesley Kitchen, lesley.kitchen@va.gov. The capability documentation should include general information and technical background describing in detail the prospective contractor's capabilities and experience that will demonstrate the ability to support this requirement.