Q -- Preceptor Support Services

This is a notice of intent to negotiate and award two sole source firm fixed purchase orders, one with Virginia Commonwealth University (Richmond, VA) [H92239-06-T-0014] and one with Tampa General Hospital (Tampa, FL) [H92239-06-T-0013] under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 to provide preceptor support services for a multi-phased clinical Field Internship-Hospital Rotation Program for military medical students attending the Joint Special Operations Combat Medic/Special Forces Medical Sergeants Course at the U.S. Army John F Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School, Fort Bragg, NC. Preceptor support services include organization of preceptee activities and coordinating with hospital administration and staff for preceptee clinic-specific instruction with hands-on patient medical care exposure as it relates to Affiliation Agreements executed between the parties. This notice is not a request for offers. The anticipated date of award is 15 February 2006. The contractors identified are the only known sources for the subject requirement. Responses to this notice will be used to determine if bona fide competition exists. Any such responses must be in writing and include technical and pricing information. All responses from responsible sources will be fully considered. However, determination to compete or not to compete this procurement action is solely at the discretion of the Government. All responses must be received not later than 4:00 pm EST on 03 Feb 2006. No extensions will be granted. The Government will not pay for any information submitted. Only electronic submissions will be accepted. No telephone responses will be accepted. The point of contact for this requirement is Mr. John E. Flanders, Contracting Officer, email: [email protected]