A--Training for Paired Service Dogs

Intent to Sole Source The VA Office of Research and Development, Rehabilitation Research and Development Program intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Louise Ballinger pursuant to FAR 6.302-1; for the continuation of on-going training of canine already paired within the research project entitled "Service Dogs for Veterans with PTSD." This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, however; any responsible source who believes it is capable of meeting the specific requirement may submit a capability statement to the contracting office no later than Monday, December 17, 2012, (3:00PM, EST). Interest/capability statements may be sent to Paula Stankovic at [email protected]. No telephone responses will be accepted. A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.