Q402--notice of intent to sole source (CNH services)

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Network Contracting Office (NCO) 05 at Perry Point VAMC, has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source a contract with Deer's Head Hospital Center. This notice informs industry contractors of the VA's intent to award a sole source contract for Community Nursing Home services. The contract will be awarded in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) and 41 USC 3304(a)(1), with the justification that only one responsible source can satisfy the agency's requirements. The sole source contract is for Deer's Head Hospital Center, located in Salisbury, MD, and falls under the NAICS code 623110 for Nursing Care Facilities, with an SBA Size Standard of $34 million. The notice is being published on June 3, 2025, with the same date serving as the due date.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to provide informational transparency regarding the VA's intent to award an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract directly to Deer's Head Hospital Center. Importantly, this notice is not a formal solicitation or a request for competitive proposals, and no solicitation documents will be available. Contractors are explicitly advised that telephone requests will not be honored, and no award will be made based on unsolicited quotations or offers received in response to this notice. The VA will not be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties responding to this notice of intent. The contract will specifically cover Community Nursing Home services for the Perry Point VAMC, with Deer's Head Hospital Center being the sole identified provider. Potential contractors should note that this is strictly an informational announcement, and there is no opportunity for competitive bidding or quote submission.