Rental of Event Space for VA Golden Age Games in Buffalo, NY

Under authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1), the Buffalo VA Medical Center (VAMC) anticipates awarding a sole source contract to the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, 153 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14202 for rental of event space and related services at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center for the VA Golden Age Games being held during the period of May 28, 2013 through June 5, 2013. The Government believes that the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center is the only facility with the resources, space and proximity to the Buffalo VAMC and downtown Buffalo, NY to host the event. The proposed action is for a versatile, multi-faceted event facility for indoor game events running simultaneously with the capacity for the large number of participants, judges, spectators and volunteers, in the Buffalo, New York local area. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code is 531120; with a small business size standard of $7 million. The above authority is cited and justification made based on the determination that the Government's minimum needs can best be satisfied by services available from one source. This contract action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under FAR 6.302, and under Commercial Item Acquisition, FAR Part 12.

This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive quotes however; any firm that believes it possesses the resources, space and proximity to host the VA Golden Age Games for the above specified dates may give written or emailed notification no later than Friday February 22, 2013, 3:00PM EST to:

Stephanie French

Contracting Officer

VA NCO 2

1304 Buckley Rd.

Suite 101

Syracuse, NY 13212

Stephanie.French@va.gov



Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail. 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. Information received as a result of the notice of intent will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. If no responses are received, VA will proceed with the sole source award with the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center