Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Medical Center (529), ATTN: Contracting Officer (90C), 325 New Castle Road, Butler, PA 16001-2480

Q -- PRIMARY/PREVENTIVE MEDICAL CARE SOL RFP 529-20-98 DUE 091598 POC Sharon Leszczynski 724/477-5052 It is the intent of the VA Medical Center, Butler, PA to negotiate sole source under the authority of FAR 6.302 with Northwest Medical Center, One Spruce Street, Franklin, PA 16323 to provide primary/preventive medical and continuity of care for VA enrolled patients on an outpatient basis in Clarion County, PA on a capitated "all inclusive" reimbursement or variable rate. This decision is based on response received from RFP 529-16-98 which was issued on 6/22/98. Firms must respond with their interest no later than close of business 9/15/98 and demonstrate their capability to provide services in Clarion County or will be considered non-responsive. Provider must be located within Clarion County and provide proof in writing in their response to this notice. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. The determination to open competition based on responses received is solely within the discretion of the Government. If a solicitation is issued, no additional synopsis will be published. Posted 09/08/98 (W-SN247046). (0251)

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