Q--Intent to Procure Sole Source-CBOC Ancillary Serv

This is a notice of intent of the VA Medical Center, Fayetteville, Arkansas to negotiate sole source with the Curators of the University of Missouri on behalf of Missouri Rehabilitation Center to provide ancillary medical services to VA beneficiaries obtaining primary care through the Mt. Vernon CBOC. The Government believes that only one responsible source can provide the services that will satisfy the agency requirements and intends to negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Other persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement by May 11, 2007, 2:00pm central time. Such capabilities will be used solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. No solicitation will be made available and all information shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the government. A determination by the government not to open the requirement to competition based on responses received is solely within the discretion of the government. All inquiries must be submitted in writing; telephone inquiries will not be accepted, nor will responses received after May 11, 2007, 2:00pm central time.