INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - SANE Services - Ann Arbor VA Healthcare System

The Department of Veterans Affairs Networking Contracting Office 10 plans to issue a firm fixed price sole source contract to the University of Michigan Health for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Services at the Ann Arbor VA Healthcare System. Following market research, it was determined that the University of Michigan Health is the only provider capable and willing to deliver these specialized services. This procurement will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures under FAR 13-501, with the applicable NAICS code 621330 and a size standard of $9 million. The notice explicitly states that this is not an invitation for competitive proposals or a solicitation, as the government retains sole discretion on the decision not to compete. Interested parties are informed that responses to the notice must clearly demonstrate that competition would benefit the government, though at present no solicitation package is available. Questions or capability statements for future requirements can be directed to Jennifer Bowden via the provided contact information. The contract will be performed in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with administrative oversight by the Dayton, Ohio office of the VA. This special notice reflects the intent to expedite the award process while ensuring that the unique service requirements for SANE providers are met by a qualified and specialized institution.