R401--Wichita - EMPLOYEE WELLNESS - Gym Membership

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 15 intends to award a sole source contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C 253(c) (1) FAR 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, to The Greater Wichita YMCA, Wichita, KS 67202. The YMCA will provide employees with a reduced membership and no joiner fee in order for the employees to maximize a work/life balance and maintain their individual wellness. This falls under 5 U.S. Code 7901. The YMCA is the only business that can provide this type of service. A redacted J and A is attached for review. The place of performance is for the Department of Veterans Affairs - Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center located at 5500 E. Kellogg Avenue, Wichita, KS. 67218-1607. The NAICS code is 713940 Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers, with a size standard of $15.5 Million, and PSC R401. This notice of intent is not a request for quotations; interested parties may express their interest by providing a capabilities statement No Later Than 08/17/2022 at 11:00 am Central Time. The capabilities statement must provide clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate the capability of the party to provide the required services. A determination not to compete this proposed contract upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. Response shall be submitted via email referencing the Special Notice - 36C25522Q0490 in the subject line to [email protected]. If after 08/17/2022, no viable responses have been received in response to this announcement, the Department of Veterans Affairs shall negotiate solely with The Greater Wichita YMCA. This notice of intent to award a sole source contract is not a request for competitive quotes. There will be no solicitation available for competitive quotes. Phone calls will not be accepted. Point of Contact: Ron Castle [email protected] Network Contracting Office 15 3450 South. 4th Street Leavenworth, KS 66048.