D--Notice of Intent to Sole LRP Publications, Inc. Service to provide Web Publications Overton Brooks VAMC, Shreveport, LA

Notice Type: Special Notice - Notice of Intent to Sole Source Synopsis: Overton Brooks VA Medical Center intends to award a sole-source firm fixed price contract to LRP Publications,747 Dresher Road, Dept. 490, Horsham, Pennsylvania 19044-0980, DUNS number 085698900 for the following services: provide users access to searchable databases containing the case law, employee & labor relations, arbitration decisions, and Human Relations information required to render correct and compliant labor & employee relations decisions in support of the VA mission. The authority for this action is FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The total estimated cost of this contract (base and all option years) is $205,250.00. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 518210 with a size standard of $30 Million for this procurement. The expected award date for this contract is on or about 3/1/2019 LRP Publications is the sole proprietor of the cyberFEDS on the Web The proposed contract is to initiate a new service agreement to acquire access to on-line resources which provide information via the internet and downloadable information from the vendor s website, 24/7, 365 days per year, while providing free full phone training or quick tip sessions with experienced trainers to get the most out of cyberFEDS on the Web subscription. This notice is not a request for Expressions of Interest (EOI), proposals, or quotations and no solicitation will be issued. The government does not anticipate receiving responses to this notice however contractors who disagree with this action may submit a letter of interest that demonstrates your firm's technical expertise, certifications, and authorization to compete for this acquisition to include a rationale for why you should be considered. Interested contractors who are authorized/certified/trained/licensed to perform service/maintenance on the cyberFEDS on the Web databases shall provide the following documentation if responding to this notice. Credentials/certification from the manufacturer which proves that the contractor is factory trained/factory certified at the aptitude level required for the cyberFEDS on the Web databases. Proof of expressed, written consent (from the manufacturer, LRP Publications, Inc. to perform service/maintenance for the cyberFEDS on the Web databases. Failure to provide the credentials/certifications/authorizations listed above shall result in the government rejecting the contractor for consideration in the event that the government contemplates not sole sourcing this requirement as previously stated. The government reserves the right to vet/verify any documentation submitted (as described above) with the manufacturer to certify its authenticity. Any responses to this notice shall be received no later than 14 calendar days from the posting of this notice and shall be submitted via e-mail only to Iris Ramirez, Contract Specialist, contact@example.gov Late responses shall not be accepted. No telephone inquiries will be accepted and phone calls will not be returned. All responses received will be evaluated. However, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement (based on the responses received to this notice) is solely within the discretion of the Government. Disclaimer and Important Notes: This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in responses. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice shall ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. Responses to this notice shall not be considered a response to a solicitation. Determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement is solely within the discretion of the Government if it is determined that it is in their best interest to do so. Contracting Office Address: Services Team A Contracting Office 1515 Poydras Street, Suite 1100 New Orleans, LA 70112 United States Place of Performance: Overton Brooks VA Medical Center 510 E. Stoner A venue Shreveport, LA 7110 I United States Point of Contact: Iris Ramirez Contract Specialist contact@example.gov