99--Eastern States Exposition Fair Base + 1 Opt YR

Notice of Intent to Sole Source Requirement The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated System Network of New England, intends to negotiate a sole source contract under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and the authority of FAR Part 6.302-1, to Eastern States Exposition (ESE) for an outreach and advertisement event for the weekend of military appreciation day. This contract will commence on May 27, 2016 through May 26, 2017. Contract will include FAR 52.217-9 Option to extend the term of the contract for up to one additional option year at the discretion of the VA. ESE has the largest fair grounds in New England and the fifth largest in the country. Each year ESE hosts the Big E Military Appreciation event for Military Appreciation day which attracts and honors thousands of Veterans and their families from across New England. ESE is the only known business that is able to provide the large fair grounds while attracting the large volume of veterans making it the ideal location for the VA to host an outreach and education event. A firm fixed price contract with the potential of one option year is anticipated and shall be awarded. It is the Government's belief that only the proposed candidate possesses the required capabilities to successfully meet this requirement. It is the Government's intention to solicit and negotiate with only this source. This is not a Request for Proposal. If other business companies in New England can provide an equal service for the New England Healthcare System, vendors must submit their technical capabilities, to include, technical specifications of their product, past performance information, price and delivery time. This information will be reviewed by the Government's technical representatives for consideration for future requirements. Email statements are preferred. Statements are due no later than May 26, 2016. Phone inquiries will not be accepted. This is not a solicitation; it is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source requirement.