Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source

Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract





Department of Veterans Affairs VHA Program Contracting Office East, 1100 First Street, NE, Suite 735F Washington, DC 20002 intends to award a sole source contract under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) - FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii)(A) - Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, to (SMDM) Society for Medical Decision Making, 390 Amwell Road, Suite 402, Hillsborough, NJ 08844.





1. Description of Supplies/Services Required to Meet the Agency's Needs:

Contractor will develop a short course not less than one half-day in duration. This course will be offered in conjunction with the 2013 annual Shared Medical Decision Making (SMDM) North American Scientific Meeting.

Relevant aspects of collaboration:

" VA HSR&D would sponsor the development of a new short course crafted around shared decision making of which there is an acute need for additional methodological training within VA HSR&D.

" Course director would liaise with designated a VA HSR&D-affiliated investigator during course development to ensure responsiveness to VA HSR&D educational needs and training goals

The period of performance shall be 12 months from the date of award.







THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES; however, any firm that believes it can meet the requirements may give written notification prior to the response due date and time. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to perform the requirements. Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, the Government will proceed with the award. Responses are due by September 25, 2013, 2:00 p.m. (ET). Responses shall be submitted via e-mail to Merenica.banks@va.gov. Telephone requests or inquires will not be accepted.