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U099--NEW VIRTUAL GERI AND RURAL SCHOLARS (671-21-4-8037-0293)(VA-21-00090290)

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The contract pertains to the Virtual Geriatric and Rural Scholars Program for the South Texas VA Healthcare System, scheduled annually by the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA). The government intends to negotiate exclusively with the current contractor, who already supplies storage containers to the South Texas VAMC, under the authority that allows sole source contracting when only one responsible source is available. This program, conducted from August 3 to 31, 2021, offers a unique, professional service for healthcare professionals, which is not easily substitutable. The notice serves as a market research tool rather than a solicitation for competitive proposals, aimed at determining if other qualified vendors exist who can fulfill the specified requirements. Responses to this notice are requested within five days of posting, with all submissions due by 8:00 AM EST on September 1, 2021, and must be sent in writing via email to the designated contracting officer. The government emphasizes that it will not incur any costs or obligations from the information provided, and verbal responses will not be accepted. The agency retains full discretion on whether to proceed with a sole source procurement or pursue competitive bidding, based purely on the capabilities demonstrated by respondents. The procurement relates to NAICS code 611310 and is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs Office in San Antonio, Texas.

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Sole source contract for Virtual Geriatric program with South Texas VA, responses due September 1.

NAICS

611310 - Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools

Place of Performance

TX

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Notice of Intent to Sole Source Virtual Geri and Rural Scholars VA-21-00090290

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 257-NETWORK Contract Office 17 (36C257)
Contacts1 person available
OfficeSan Antonio, TX, 78240, USA
Office AddressSan Antonio, TX, 78240, USA
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Jim HoustonContracting Officer

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Notice of Intent to Sole Source The proposed contract action is for Virtual Geri and Rural Scholars for the South Texas VA Healthcare System for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority FAR 6.302-1 Only One Responsible Source. The proposed contractor currently provides storage containers to the South Texas VAMC. The Virtual VA Geriatric and Rural Scholars Program is hosted annually by the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA) for Health Care Professional (HCPs) on 3-31 Aug 2021. This event is characterized as a unique and professional service that is provided by UTHSCSA. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. It is a market research tool being used to determine the availability of other qualified sources that can meet the requirements identified above and inherent with the referenced product. The Government is not obligated to and shall not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this notice of intent. All responses received within 5 days of the posting of this notice will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government to require these specific services for San Antonio VA South Texas Healthcare Systems, procurements based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purposes of determining whether other qualified providers are available. Submit any responses within 5 days of the posting of the notice of intent via email to: James.Houston@va.gov THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS OR QUOTATIONS. No solicitation package will be issued. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether conducting a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government. All responses received by 08:00 EST on 01 September 2021 will be considered by the Government. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals/quotes. All information submitted should support the offeror's capability to provide the services required and shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. Responses must be in writing and must provide clear and concise documentation indicating an offeror's capability to provide these services. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. Responses and questions shall be submitted via email to: James.Houston@va.gov.

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