Q--Telepsychiatry Services

The VA Medical Center, Salem, Virginia intends to negotiate a Commercial Item sole source contract with Cumberland Mountain Community Services, P.O. Box 810, Cedar Bluff, VA 24609. The clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-05. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. A justification for other than full and open competition has been prepared in support of this acquisition. This procurement is to obtain Telepsychiatry Services under the authority of FAR 6.303-1. The Government intends to award a firm, fixed-price contract for the Telepsychiatry Services. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit a proposal. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. The applicable NAICS code is 621330 and applicable size standard is $6.0M. All proposals received by 12:00 noon EST on August 29, 2005 will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquiries will only be accepted in writing by mail, or by facsimile at +1 (555) 000-0000 ATTN: Kathy L. Allen, Contracting Officer, VAMC, 100 Emancipation Drive, Hampton, Virginia 23693.