Q--Intent to Sole Source

The Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center has issued a notice of intent to award a sole source contract to Reliable Runners of Eastlake, Ohio, for urgent and compelling blood and specimen courier services. This action is taken under FAR Part 13.106(b), which allows for non-competitive procurement due to immediate needs. Although the contract is being awarded without a competitive solicitation, other interested parties are invited to express their interest and capability to provide the services by close of business on January 29, 2007. Responses received will only be used to assess potential competitors for future procurements on a competitive basis. No formal solicitation will be issued, and any information submitted will be free of charge and without obligation to the government. The government retains full discretion to determine whether to open the requirement to competitive bidding based on the responses received. All inquiries must be submitted via email or fax to the designated point of contact, as telephone inquiries will not be accepted. This procurement action highlights the government’s intent to meet an urgent operational need efficiently while maintaining transparency for future potential suppliers.