Q517--Urgent / First Fill Pharmacy Services

This is a Notice of Intent published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.101(a)(1) requiring the dissemination of information regarding proposed contract actions. This Notice of Intent is for a proposed award of a sole source, firm-fixed price contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. It is not a request for competitive quotes. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23, intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract to HERITAGE HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC. with 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements because this contract is being used to bridge a gap in service between when the previous contract for these services ends and when the Network Contracting Office 23 contract for multiple VAMC begins. It is anticipated the NCO 23 contract will go into effect within three to six months from the beginning of this contract. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 524292 and the service code is Q517. While this synopsis does not constitute a solicitation, interested vendors may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The Government understands that HERITAGE HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC is the most cost effective company to provide services for this short duration contract. However, vendors that believe they can provide the capabilities required to fully meet the Government's requirement at a competitive rate may submit information in writing to [email protected]@va.gov within ten calendar days after publication of this notice. Such documentation will be reviewed solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct the procurement on a competitive basis. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.