R--HOIT Program Apartments

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 11, in accordance with FAR 6.302.1 (only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with The City of Ann Arbor for Sleeping Rooms for Eligible Beneficiaries. NAICS 624229 applies. Contractor shall provide four (4) double occupancy, furnished apartments. Alcohol and drug use are not permitted in the apartments which will be monitored twenty-four (24) hours a day. The city will provide on-site support services to manage day to day operations and provide social work services. Support services will include use of computers and assistance in housing searches etc. Period of Performance shall be one year from the date of award, with 2 additional option years. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. It is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available. A determination not to compete is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received no later than 1:00 pm on September 14th, 2006. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Responses must be mailed to VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Attn; Kristina L. Gandy (54C), 2215 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.