J070--534-20-4-241-0154, ACUSTAF Development Corporation, Nursing Staffing Scheduler, Base+3 (VA-20-00050791)

The VA NCO -7 Contracting Office, Atlanta Georgia, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(2) intends to negotiate a sole source basis with Acustaf Development Corp, 7900 International Dr. STE 710, Bloomington, MN. 55425 for software, training, and licenses required to service and support the Acustaf 3001 Nursing Scheduling System. All work shall be performed by the owner of the proprietary software. Acustaf Development Corp. is the only known provider since the equipment is proprietary all supplies, parts, and software therefore only can be provided by Acustaf Development Corp. NAICS 541519 applies and the small business size standard is 30 million. The contractor shall deliver to all eight (8) NCO-7 facilities located in Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina for the period of, the date of the contract award for one year, with three (3), one (1) year option periods.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. It is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is currently available. A determination not to compete is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government No telephonic inquiries or e-mail responses will be accepted. All responses must be mailed to Attn: Joseph Horn Department of Veterans Affairs, Atlanta VA Medical Center, 2008 Weems Road, Tucker GA. 30033.