C -- NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD

Utilizing simplified acquisition procedures, the General Services Administration's Public Buildings Service (GSA/PBS) intends to award a contract to the Virginia Center for Architecture (VCA), Richmond, Virginia, in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(3) - Industrial mobilization; engineering, developmental, or research capability; or expert services. No other solicitation documents are available. VCA provides the insight of architecture through exhibitions, educational programs and publications. This proposed action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302-1-Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and a determination by the government to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Interested parties shall identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 4:00 p.m. E.S.T., Thursday, November 30, 2006, to justin.pinkney@gsa.gov or lucille.gillard@gsa.gov, or by fax to (202) 208-7413. Small businesses are encouraged to apply. Interested firms shall identify the firm-s status (i.e., Hubzone, 8(a), woman-owned, small disadvantaged, small or large business, veteran owned). INQUIRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED BY E-MAIL OR BY FAX