U--Guest Speaker Honorarium

The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to award a sole source contract to the University of Utah to provide a guest speaker honorarium for a lecture related to Mental Health and Behavioral SCI at their facility in Louisville, Kentucky. The University of Utah has been identified as the only entity capable of fully addressing the specific lecture topic, justifying the sole source procurement under federal regulations. This acquisition, aligned with FAR provisions 6.302-1 and 13.106-1(b)(2), will not be competitively solicited but provides an opportunity for other interested parties to express their interest and capability by submitting quotations by August 28, 2013. Although responses will be considered, the government retains the discretion to proceed without competition. The procurement falls under NAICS code 711510, with a size standard of $7 million. The contract number associated with this procurement is VA24913I1135, and the intended place of performance is at the Department of Veterans Affairs location in Louisville, KY. This effort focuses on addressing specialized mental health topics relevant to the SCI department, ensuring targeted and expert engagement through the University of Utah’s unique qualifications. The notice and submission process emphasize the government’s commitment to regulatory compliance while maintaining flexibility in vendor selection.