VA White River Junction, VT Interim Courier Services for 5 months with 5 month option

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Notice of Intent to Sole Source Requirement



The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 1, VA White River Junction Medical Center, VT intends to negotiate a sole source interim contract under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and the authority of FAR Part 6.302-5, Authorized or Required by Statute to Crosstown Courier, an SDVOSB, for critical courier services needed for White River Junction Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC), VT to commence on May 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017. Contract will include FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services for up to five additional months.



Consistent with Public Law 109-461, VA is authorized to set aside contracts and/or award sole source contracts, to SDVOSB and VOSB firms. FAR 6.302-5(b)(6) allows sole source award under the Veterans Benefits Act of 2003. Crosstown Courier has been performing these services satisfactorily for the VA White River Junction, VT. They will continue to provide the same courier services for this interim contract while a long term requirement is planned.



A firm fixed price contract with one option period is anticipated and shall be awarded. It is the Government s belief that only the proposed candidate possesses the required capabilities to successfully meet this interim requirement. It is the Government s intention to solicit and negotiate with only this source.



This is not a Request for Proposal. If other SDVOSB or VOSB companies in New England can provide an equal service for the White River Junction VAMC, vendors must submit their technical capabilities, to include, technical specifications of their product, past performance information, price and delivery time. This information will be reviewed by the Government s technical representatives for consideration for future requirements. Email statements are preferred. Statements are due no later than March 14, 2017. Phone inquiries will not be accepted.



This is not a solicitation; it is a Presolicitation Notice of Intent to Sole Source requirement.