Data collection and analysis for the marine resilience study

VA VISN 22 Network Logistics Office intends to negotiate a commercial (FAR Part 12) sole source contract with Scripps Health, dba Scripps Genomics Medicine, 4275 Campus Point Court, San Diego, CA 92121, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. A justification for other than full and open competition has been prepared in support of this acquisition. This procurement is essential to the execution of data collection and analysis for the Marine Resilience Study (an OEF/OIF mental health study) for Department of Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System, 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161. The contract shall be effective for a base year with no option years. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 54177. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability. All inquiries received by the Government by 4:00 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, July 27, 2009, will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Inquiries will only be accepted in writing by mail, e-mail, or fax. Information can be sent to the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network 22 Logistics Office, Bldg. 149, Attn: Amanda Bartman 5901 E. 7th Street, Long Beach, CA 90822 or via fax 562-961-1373. Fax submissions must be followed up with a confirmation to the Contracting Officer via email at amanda.bartman@va.gov.