Q402--Intent to Sole Source Palm Village CNH

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office (NCO 21) intends to award a sole source, firm fixed price with economic price adjustment, indefinite-delivery-indefinite-quantity contract to Palm Village Nursing Home. There are currently two (2) Veterans at the facility.

All responsible sources may submit a may capability statement, proposal, or quotation by April 21, 2020 no later than 11:59 PM PST which shall be considered by the agency.

As prescribed in VHA Handbook 1143.2, for more than 35 years the CNH Program has maintained two cornerstones: some level of patient choice in choosing a nursing home close to the veteran s home and family, and a unique approach to local oversight of CNHs. In light of this Program, the VA does not intend to move the Veterans or disrupt their care.

A Justification and Approval (J&A) will be executed by the Head of the Contracting Activity (HCA) for the contract and will be posted to www.fbo.gov as required by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.01(a)(1)(iii).

Period of Performance: July 01, 2020 through June 30, 2025

· Contractors shall complete the Price-Cost Schedule for the purpose of market research.

· Contractors shall provide sufficient data showing they have previously performed the required services identified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

· Contractors shall provide sufficient data showing that they can meet all of the requirements listed within the PWS.