Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Clear Channel Communications for VA Outreach Tent Placement at Party in the Park 2014 June Concert Series (6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24). including on air and online promotional mentions.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 7, intends to negotiate a sole-source contract with zero option periods with Clear Channel Communications, 950 Houston Northcut Blvd., Suite 201, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 on or around June 3, 2014 to provide guaranteed outreach tent placement at all four (4) dates (6/3,6/10,6/17,6/24) of Clear Channel Communications June 2014 Summer Concert Series, "Party in the Park" and $13,500 worth of on air and online promotional mention by local Charleston, SC Clear Channel Communications Radio Stations, WEZL (103.5), WRFQ (104.5), WSC (94.3), and WXLY (102.5) to the Ralph H. Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

Clear Channel Radio is presenting the 4th annual Party in the Park at Memorial Waterfront Park, Mt. Pleasant, SC in partnership with the Town of Mt. Pleasant. It is Charleston, SC largest outdoor concert series. Approximately 4,000 concert goers are expected at each weekly show. Concert goers are typically the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center's (RHJVAMC) target demographic being Veterans and military members who may be eligible to receive care and benefits from the RHJVAMC.

The Contractor possesses unique qualifications that require the use of the authority below.

In accordance with FAR 6.302-1, there is only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy Agency requirements.

NAICS Code: 515112 Radio Stations

This proposed procurement is for services for which the government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source in accordance with FAR 6.302-1(b)(1)(i), Only One Responsible Source and no Other Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than May 22, 2014, 10 AM EDT. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Point of Contact: Walter Gordon, Contract Specialist (e-mail: walter.gordon2@va.gov)