Special Notice of Intent To Sole Source ACS QVP_2Aug23.docx

Special Notice Special Notice Special Notice – Notice of Intent to Sole Source

Request for Quote (RFQ) 36C25623Q1577

PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY NOTICE THAT WILL BE PUBLISHED

The Department of Veteran Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16, intends to negotiate and award a sole-source, firm fixed price, non-personal services contract to American College of Surgeons for annual membership into American College of Surgeons Quality Verification Program (ACS QVP).

This procurement is being conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 and Part 13. The Government intends to negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1.

The Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center (MEDVAMC) have a requirement for a contractor to provide annual ACS QVP Accreditation, which includes maintenance and survey fees required to conduct the survey every 3 years for the MEDVAMC surgical services in the state of Texas.

Based on market research and previous acquisition history, it has been determined that American College of Surgeons is the only vendor capable of providing the services.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, quotations, or expressions of interest. However, interested parties who disagree with this action may submit a letter of interest that demonstrates your firm’s technical expertise, certifications, and authorization to compete for this acquisition to include a rationale for why you should be considered. The Government reserves the right to vet/verify any documentation submitted with the OEM to certify its authenticity. This notice will be distributed solely through this website. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure they have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition. The Product Service Code (PSC) is R420, Support-Professional: Certifications and Accreditations (Other Than Educational Institutions or Info Tech C&A). The North American Classification System Code (NAICS) is 813920 – Professional Organizations.

Interested parties may identify their interest solely via email to Contract Specialist, Linda Gates, linda.gates@va.gov no later than Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at 11:30 AM Central Standard Time (CST). When responding to this announcement, respondents should include the solicitation number above in the email subject line.

No telephone inquiries will be accepted nor will phone calls be returned. Only emailed responses will be considered. Information received will be utilized solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination not to compete this proposed acquisition based upon responses to this notice is at the sole discretion of the Government.

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