U099-- Notice of Intent to Sole Source University of Utah Rocky Mountain Conference GRECC

In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b), this Notice of Intent is to inform all parties the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 19 located at 6162 South Willow Drive Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 intends to award a sole source procurement for the following requirement to the large business, The University of Utah, Division of Geriatrics, located at 30 North 1900 East, Salt Lake City, UT, 84132:

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Rocky Mountain Geriatrics Conference

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The University of Utah, Division of Geriatrics is the only academic source in Utah that is hosting a regional geriatric specific conference. This conference will educate a multi-professional audience on advancing care for older adults with serious illnesses. It will focus on the unique challenges and needs of geriatric patients facing hospitalization and surgery. Topics will include aligning surgery with patients goals, managing geriatric specific health needs, improving discharge processes, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration in care.

Additionally, the conference will address key policy issues, such as age-friendly measures, state aging master plans, and advocacy efforts, while emphasizing the importance of shared decision-making and co-management. By offering relevant educational content, the event aims to promote best practices, support professional development, and provide Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits for participants.

The conference is being sponsored by the University of Utah, Division of Geriatrics and the Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (GRECC) on September 11-12, 2025. The University is incurring all expenses and the GRECC Service will reimburse the University for a portion of the costs, based on the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between VISN 19 and George E. Whalen VAMC dated Sept 12, 2024.

The associated North America Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 561920 and the Business Size Standard is $20M employees.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than 4:00 PM Mountain Standard Time, Friday, August 8th, 2025. Information received in response to this notice must clearly demonstrate the capability of meeting the Government s needs as stated above. Include any relevant information (specifications, cut sheets, brochures, capability statement, etc.) confirming the ability to supply the products and/or any services outlined in this notice. Responses to this notice are to be sent to Lindsey.Zwaagstra@va.gov.

A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government is not responsible for any potential costs incurred from interested parties desiring to respond to this notice.