V--636-13-1-2096-0003 - Courtesy Medivan Service

DESCRIPTION: The VA Nebraska Western Iowa Health Care System intends to negotiate a short term sole source contract with Omaha Ambulance Service, Inc., 5935 Henninger Drive, Omaha, NE 68104-1269, under the authority of FAR 6.302-2. Due to Urgent and Compelling Circumstances only one responsible source will meet the immediate needs Courtesy-Medivan Transportation Services for the VA Medical Center located in Omaha, NE. This is notice of intent to award a short term sole source under statutory authority 10 USC 2304(c)(1), set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-2, Due to Urgent and Compelling Circumstances Only One Responsible Source Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. Note - No award will be issued from responses to this notice. Response to this notice does not legally bind the government in any manner. Your concerns will be considered if you respond to this posting with a similar product/service. The justification for this sole source request is based on the Nebraska Western Iowa HCS maintaining their courtesy- medivan services being performed at the VA Medical Center located in Omaha, NE. This service is essential to the transportation and medical needs support of our veteran patients. Omaha Ambulance Service already has trained employees, equipment, and a fleet of transportation vehicles that can fulfill this need on a short term basis until a long term contractual arrangement can be competitively solicited. All quotes received by 2:00 P.M. Central Time, March 6, 2013, 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 (402) 995-4508.