IT Services for software integration with VA PaloPalo Alto Healthcare System

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for noncommercial items prepared in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 (a)(2)(i)(A) and (b)(2), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.The proposed contract action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. NAICS code is 541511.

Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-26.

List of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable):

1. IT services to install and configure existing custom made software for VA Palo Alto Healthcare System- ESSENCE project.



Delivery, acceptance and FOB point: VAPAHCS Palo Alto Campus

3801 Miranda Ave

Palo Alto CA 94304



Only electronic offers will be accepted. Offers are due to Jeanne.Chun@va.gov by NLT 4:00 p.m. Pacific time, August 22, 08.

For information regarding the solicitation you can e-mail me at the above address.

SOLICITATION PROVISIONS/CONTRACT CLAUSES:

FAR 52.213-4 Terms and Conditions-Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Items) (Feb 2008)

FAR 52.232-38 Submission of Electronic Funds Transfer Information with Offer (May 1999)

FAR 52.228-5 Insurance - Work on a Government Installation (Jan 1997)

VAAR 852.203-71 Display of Department of Veteran Affairs Hotline Poster (Dec 1992)

VAAR 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities (Apr 1984)

VAAR 852.270-1 Representatives of Contracting Officers (Apr 1984)

VAAR 852.270-4 Commercial Advertising (Nov 1984)