R -- EDUCATION AND TRAINING SERVICE

Notice Date

February 5, 2001

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Business Center, 5901 East Seventh Street, Bldg 149, Long Beach, CA 90822

ZIP Code

90822

Solicitation Number

RFP 600-074-01

Response Due

March 9, 2001

Point of Contact

Sara Trudeau (562) 494-5534 Fax (562) 494-5828

Description

VA VISN 22 Network Business Center intends to negotiate a commercial (FAR Part 12) sole source contract with The Picker Institute, Boston MA, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-22. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. A justification for other than full and open competition is being prepared in support of this acquisition. This procurement is to provide education and training for staff personnel, using customer service data previously collected by the vendor. The resultant contract will support VAMC Loma Linda, CA. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit a proposal. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. All proposals received by 3:00 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, March 9, 2000, will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquiries will only be accepted in writing by mail, or by facsimile at (562) 494-5828

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010207/RSOL005.HTM (W-036 SN50C801)