Y--Asbestos Abatement VAMC Beckley, WV announces their intent to negotiate with one contractor for asbestos abatement in the steam tunnel.

The Central Acquisition Service VISN 6 Veterans Administration Medical Center, Beckley, WV intends to negotiate a sole source contract with KAR Contracting for an asbestos abatement. This procurement will involve abatement in a confined space tunnel area beneath the basement floor of VAMC, Beckley, WV. The NAICS code 562910 applies to this procurement. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. This notice of intent is not a request for quotations. The government's decision to negotiate with one contractor is based on the urgency of this abatement. The proposed contract action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit quotations. This notice of intent is not a request for quotations. Interested parties who believe they can meet this requirement must submit information about their capabilities no later than 2:00pm, EST on March 20, 2009. All information shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. No solicitation will be made available. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.