INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Eyeglass Bridge Contract - VISN

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VISN 23 anticipates awarding a sole-source 1 year, bridge IDIQ contract to PDS Consultants, for the continued performance of prescription eyeglasses for VISN 23 veterans as indicated within the contract documents. NAICS code # 339115, applies to this procurement. The bridge contract is for prescription eyeglasses and will be in place until a new long-term contract has been awarded. VISN23 anticipates putting a solicitation out within the next 3-6 months for the new contract and will be solicitating for all offers at that time. Failure to award this bridge will result in a major degradation to direct patient care to possibly hundreds of veterans across VISN 23.The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-2. No solicitation will be issued for this contract. A determination not to compete this proposed contract is based solely within the discretion of the Government. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals. Comments regarding this announcement must be received no later than 23 August 2019. Please direct all questions regarding this procurement to Richard Leistiko, Contracting Officer, by phone at 319-688-3618, or by email at richard.leistiko@va.gov. Justification and Approval document will be made available via FBO in accordance with FAR 6.305.