Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award_OPIA_Biennial Report and Plan.docx

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE SOLE SOURCE AWARD

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Strategic Acquisition Center – Frederick, MD (SAC-F), on behalf of the Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs (OPIA), intends to negotiate with Pathways 2 Solutions, Inc., 6000 Ammonett Dr., Apt. 6207, Franklin, TN 37067, a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), on a sole source basis, under procedures of Federal Acquisitions Regulation (FAR) 13.501(a)(1)(ii) and the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 41 U.S.C.§ 3304(a)(5) to procure program support services to OPIA in its adherence to 38 United States Code (USC), Chapter 63, Sections 6302 and 6308 requiring the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to prepare biennial outreach plans and reports concerning VA outreach activities.

This proposed contract is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 6.302-5 entitled, “Authorized or required by statute”. The applicable statute is Public Law 109- 461: “Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006” specifically, the “Veterans First Contracting Program” outlined in 38 U.S.C.§ 8127(c) and VAAR 806.302-570(c).

The NAICS code is 541613, with a business size standard of $19 million. SAC-F anticipates negotiating and awarding a FFP contract (simplified acquisition) to Pathways 2 Solutions, Inc. the needed editorial support services to VA’s OPIA.

This is a "Notice of Intent" and not a request for competitive proposals or quotes. Interested parties that feel they can provide the services may respond to the point of contact listed in this notice with a capability statement no later than the date and time below. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government.

Any questions regarding this notice must be submitted in writing via email to Thomas.evans3@va.gov . All responses to this notice of intent must be received at the above email address no later than July 9, 2024, at 5:00 pm ET.