Rent - Spokane Arena

The VAMC Spokane, WA intends to award a sole source contract with the Spokane Public Facilities District to utilize the Spokane Arena for the Veterans Wheelchair Games during the period July 13, 2009 through July 18, 2009. The Government believes the Spokane Arena is the only facility with the resources, space and proximity to host the event. This is a sole source procurement under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures, 38 U.S.C. 8153 and Other Than Full and Open Competition (FAR 6.302-1). This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive quotes however; any firm that believes it posses the resources, space and proximity to host the wheelchair games for the above specified dates may give written notification to the Contracting Officer, VAMC Spokane, WA. 4815 N Assembly St, Spokane, WA., not later than 2:00 PM PDT on October 8, 2008. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail, to the above listed address or via fax to (509) 434-7101. 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, VA will proceed with the sole source award with the City of Spokane for the Spokane Convention Center.