X1DZ--Intent to Sole source Real Property Lease Acute Care and Memory Unit space to Alegent Creighton Health (DBA CHI Health Midlands) Papillion, NE

The Nebraska Western Iowa Health Care System (NWIHCS) anticipates awarding a sole-source real property lease for a Community Living Center (CLC) to Alegent Creighton Health (DBA CHI Health Clinic Hospital Midlands) of Papillion, NE., due to their unique qualifications and proximity to the specialized care required. The required lease will be within 500 feet of the following medical services, in order to provide for the Community Living Center (CLC) inpatient medical needs: Dialysis Center; Emergency Room; Respiratory Care; Radiology; Physical and Occupational Therapies. The required lease will also meet the detailed requirements as posted in the sources sought dated and titled, 31 January 2020, X1DZ--636-20-3-7110-0002 - Lease - Acute Care and Memory Unit Lease NWI. NIACS code 531120 applies to this procurement.

The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. A determination not to compete this proposed lease is solely within the discretion of the Government. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals.

Comments regarding this announcement must be received no later than 12:00pm CDT on May 14, 2020. Please direct all questions or comments regarding this procurement to Melissa S. Johnson, Lease Contracting Officer by email to melissa.johnson14@va.gov. The Justification and Approval document will be made available via FBO in accordance with FAR 6.305.