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The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 intends to award a sole source contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C 253(c) (1) FAR 13.106 1 (b)(i) Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized, to Sterling Services, Inc., 8404 S Wilmette Ave Unit A, Darien, IL 60561-6425. Sterling Services, Inc. will provide annual maintenance is a follow-on activity required to maintain the flooring s like new appearance using SaniGLAZE compounds and is required in order to maintain the indefinite warranty of the initial restorations performed by SaniGLAZE International, LLC in 2013.

The place of performance is for the Department of Veterans Affairs Marion VA Medical Center,2401 West Main St., Marion, IL 62959-1188. The NAICS code for these items is 561720 Marion VA Medical Center,2401 West Main St., Marion, IL 62959-1188. This action will result in a Firm-Fixed Price contract for a base year plus four (4) option years.

This notice of intent is not a request for quotations; interested parties may express their interest by providing a capabilities statement NLT May 10, 2021 at 12:00 PM CST. The capabilities statement must provide clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate the capability of the party to provide the required services. A determination not to compete this proposed contract upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered.

When responding to this announcement, respondents should refer to Announcement 36C25520Q0006 Notice of Intent. If no viable responses have been received in response to this announcement, Department of Veterans Affairs shall negotiate solely with Sterling Services, Inc.

This notice of intent to award a sole source contract is not a request for competitive quotes. There will be no solicitation available for competitive quotes. Phone calls will not be accepted. The point of contact for this action is Contract Specialist, Sue Miller, who can be reached at susan.miller99@va.gov. The Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 address is: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15, 3450 South 4th Street, Leavenworth, KS 66048.