R--Intent to Procure Sole Source

The Office of Information at the Cleveland Business Center in Cleveland, Ohio, intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Cooper Thomas to provide professional support services focused on Master Patient Indexing. This procurement follows the authority granted by FAR 6.302-5 and is conducted under the HUBZone Act of 1997, reflecting the government's belief that Cooper Thomas is the only responsible source capable of meeting the agency's requirements. Although this is not a request for competitive proposals, other interested and capable parties may express their interest by submitting written responses by August 15, 2005. The decision to proceed without competition rests exclusively with the Contracting Officer, who will consider submissions received by the deadline to determine whether to engage in a sole source award. Inquiries must be formally submitted in writing, with no acceptance of telephone queries or late responses. This notice serves to inform potential vendors of the intent and provides a limited opportunity to demonstrate capability, while emphasizing the exclusive nature of the proposed negotiation with Cooper Thomas.