U--Electronic documents and journals for Library

The Nebraska Western Iowa Healthcare System is contemplating a sole source acquisition with Rittenhouse Book Distributors, 511 Feheley Drive, King of Prussia, PA for an Electronic Resource Library, "Rittenhouse R2 Library Core Collection" that contains electronic access to documents and journals in the attached schedule of supplies. The anticipated period of performance will be September 1, 2010 to August 30, 2011. This Notice of Intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider all proposals received within 7 calendar days after publication of this synopsis. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability by submitting literature, detailing how their products/services meet VA requirements, to the Contracting Officer or by fax 402-449-0612. 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 with this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Contractors are required to be registered with Central Contractor Registration (CCR) before contract award. NAICS Code for this requirement is 424920 with a small business size standard of $100 employees. ? -- --