McKenzie Method Training Courses

SPECIAL NOTICE: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Ann Arbor VA Healthcare System, 2215 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105, is soliciting and intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order for McKenzie Method education on the lumbar spine and cervical spine. NAICS Code 611710, size standard $15.0 million. The Government intends, in accordance with FAR 6.302.1 (only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements), to negotiate on a sole source basis with The McKenzie Institute (432 N. Franklin Street, Syracuse, NY, 13204), for this procurement due to their sole possession of the trademark required to conduct these courses. No solicitation package is 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. Responses must be received NLT 12:00pm Eastern on 07/06/2018. No telephonic inquiries will be accepted. All responses must be emailed to Kelly Poole at Kelly.poole@va.gov..