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Notice of Intent to Sole Source - EBSCO Information Services for renewal of subscription service for Athens Classic Access Management Solicitation Number: VA-250-10-RQ-0237 The Department of Veterans Affairs, Program Contract Activity - Central intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b), Only One Source Reasonably Available, based on proprietary licensing issues and renewal rights. The VA intends to solicit and negotiate with EBSCO Information Services, 30 Park Road, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724, for renewal of Athens Classic Access Management subscription services. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any responsible source who believes it is capable of meeting the requirement may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency, only if received by the closing date and time of this notice. A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Responses to this notice are due on or before 22 August 2010, 11:00 AM EST by email to [email protected]. Point of contact for this notice is Adrian Cadena, 440-526-3030 ext 1055 or [email protected] Contracting Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs Program Contract Activity - Central, 10000 Brecksville Road, Building 3 - Room 245d, Brecksville, OH 44141.