A--A-CONSULTANT SERVICES, TRAVEL AND MATERIALS

The South Texas Veterans Healthcare System,intends to award a follow-on sole source GSA schedule task order for Southwest Research Institute which includes non-schedule items. Services are being provided in accordance with the Contractor's GSA schedule, non-schedule items are being provided in support of these services. Non-schedule items include: consultant services,supplies & materials and travel costs. Anticipated date of award is June 13, 2008. This non-schedule portion is being conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation subpart 13.501(a)(2)(I), Simplified Acquisiton Procedures-Test Program. This is not a Request for Quote. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Determination based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no valid responses are received, the South Texas Veterans Health Care System will proceed with the procurement. Valid responses must be received in writing, facsimile responses must be followed up with a confirmation of receipt to the Contracting Officer at email, [email protected] or via phone 210-617-5153. Responses must be received no later than 4:30pm CST, June 12, 2008.