U--Sole source for UC San Diego Residents Fees

The Network 22 Contracting Office intends to negotiate a sole source procurement with VA San Diego Healthcare for the payment of annual accreditation fees necessary to maintain and administer an accredited resident medical training program, as well as to provide associated healthcare resources. This procurement will be conducted under FAR Part 12 and authorized by FAR 6.302-1, which allows for a sole source acquisition. Interested parties who wish to demonstrate their interest and capability to fulfill the contract requirements must submit a written request including complete contact details to be considered. The government will accept and review any submissions received by 12:00 PM Pacific Standard Time on June 15, 2016, but it retains full discretion whether or not to proceed with a competitive procurement based on these responses. The notice clarifies that the information received from potential vendors will be used solely to decide if a competitive procurement is warranted, and all inquiries must be submitted in writing via email. The acquisition specifically covers fees related to resident training at the University of California San Diego, under solicitation number VA26216Q0900. No set-aside restrictions apply, and the procurement is categorized under NAICS code 611710, which represents educational services. The government’s decision on competition will be conclusive, with this presolicitation serving primarily to identify any viable alternatives or interested parties prior to finalizing the sole source agreement.