Health Info Exchange Membership Fee for the VA San Diego Healthcare System

VISN 22 Network Contracting Office (NCO), Long Beach California intends to enter into a sole source contract with San Diego Regional Healthcare Information Exchange, 5575 Ruffin Rd. Suite 225, San Diego, CA 92123. There is no solicitation. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with FAR 6.302-1-only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, incorporates provisions and clauses as those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-85. A justification for other than full and open competition has been prepared in support of this acquisition. Request for Quotation is RFQ VA262-16-Q-0240. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 518210. The NCO intends to purchase services for an annual Health Information Exchange Membership Fee for the VA San Diego Healthcare System. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. 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. The Government will consider all proposals received by 11:00 AM Pacific Standard Time Monday, December 28, 2015. Information received shall be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. No telephone inquiries shall be accepted. Information can be sent to the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 22 , Attn: Imelda M. Martinez, 4811 Airport Plaza Drive, Suite 600, Long Beach, CA 90815 or via fax 562-346-1709. Fax submissions must be followed up with a confirmation to the Contracting Officer via email at imelda.martinez@va.gov.