AF12--Scientific Journal Supplement Publication Service (follow-on services)

Regional Procurement Office (RPO) - East intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with the Health Research & Educational Trust (HRET), 155 North Wacker Dr., Suite 400, Chicago, IL, 60606, for the publication [online (free for VA readers) and hard copies (500 to made available to the VA)] of a yearly special issue of their scientific journal, Health Services Research (HSR), containing HRET peer-reviewed, VA-authored/sponsored manuscripts on health services research topics. The requiring VA activity is the Center for Information Dissemination and Education Resources (CIDER), located at the VA Boston Healthcare System Jamaica Plains Division, Boston, MA.

This procurement is being conducted in accordance with FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii) for follow-on services for HRET to continue its work as awarded in Contract 36C24E18D0005 to disseminate articles/publications to the research audience targeted. The HRET and their HSR Journal are uniquely qualified for their emphasis on healthcare organization, delivery, and outcomes for Veterans.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number is 511120. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Any responsible sources that wish to identify their interest and capability to provide services that is compatible must notify this Contracting Officer at Millicent.Covert@va.gov NLT Tuesday, May 4, 2021, by 11:59 AM EST. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Upon receipt of the interested parties' notification, the Contracting Officer will determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement or proceed with sole source negotiations.

Contracting Office Address:

US Department of Veterans Affairs

Veterans Health Administration

Regional Procurement Office (RPO) East

323 North Shore Drive, Suite 500

Pittsburgh PA 15212 -5319

Point of Contact(s):

Millicent Covert

Contracting Officer

millicent.covert@va.gov