R--FISH TANK MAINTENANCE

Notice of Intent to Sole Source Maintenance of Fish Tanks Solicitation Number: VA250-17-N-1236 The Department of Veterans Affairs, Louis Stokes VA Medical Center intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-2, Unusual and Compelling Urgency based on proprietary issues and compatibility requirements. The VA intends to solicit and negotiate The Fish Butler for the period of performance of five years with the Base Year POP beginning on 10-1-2017 through 9-30-2018. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, any responsible source who believes it is capable of meeting the requirement may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency, only if received by the closing date and time of this notice. A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Responses to this notice are due on or before 9/26/17 at 12 pm est. by email to [email protected] Point of contact for this notice is Roman Savino, [email protected] Contracting Office Address: VHA Healthcare Systems, 6150 Oak Tree Blvd, Suite 300 Independence, OH 44131