S--St. Louis VA Medical Center Jefferson Barracks - Relocate Electrical Distribution System

Synopsis: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 15, is issuing this synopsis/solicitation notice to inform industry of the intent to solicit and negotiate solely (as prescribed in FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements) with Ameren Services Company, 1901 Chouteau Ave, St. Louis, Mo 63103. This requirement is for Ameren Services Company (local utility company) to relocate part of their electrical distribution system serving the VA grounds at 1 Jefferson Barracks Drive, St. Louis, MO. Estimated contract amount $97,411 (Install two terminal electrical poles and reroute existing overhead high voltage cables $34,480 and provide/install approximately 1,600 linear feet of 35KV high electrical cable through new duct bank $62,931). Anticipated award date is 3 June 2011. Type of contract planned is firm fixed price. ADMIN INFO: The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 226130. In order for contractors to conduct business with the Department of Veterans Affairs, the contractor must provide registration information to the Central Contractor Registration (CCR). Contractors can access the CCR for free at http://www.ccr.gov. For contracting opportunities, visit the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) site, www.fbo.gov. This synopsis is not a request for bids or proposals, but a notice of intent to solicit and negotiate solely one source. Solicitation Number: VA-255-11-RP-0450 A determination not to compete this proposed contract has been made Pursuant to 41 U.S. C. 253(c)(1), as implemented by 6.302-1, this requirement has been justified and approved in accordance with FAR 6.303 and FAR 6.304. All inquires and concerns must be addressed in writing to this facsimile number (913) 946-1198 or e-mail [email protected], Attn: Robert Wesp. Any response to this notice must show clear, compelling and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to the Government. The intent of this synopsis is for informational purposes only. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive acquisition for this requirement.