U--AUDIO LEARNING LENDING PROGRAM SERVICES

This procurement is being conducted under FAR 6.302-1, Other than Full and Open Competition and FAR 13. THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A CONTRACT BASED ON VA NATIONWIDE PILOT PROGRAM WHICH BEGAN MAY 2005. This announcement constitutes the ONLY SOLICITATION; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Services include, but are not limited to providing audio books, books, and videos for training resources and staff development. THIS IS 100% SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESSES. NAICS CODE FOR THIS ACQUISITION IS 511210 WITH A SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD OF 23 MILLION. Only offerors who are registered in www.ccr.gov with a GSA contracts are eligible for award. No product substitutions/equivalent products will be accepted. All inquiries must be addressed to Jean Gelbke at 814-943-8164x7233 or [email protected]. Telephone requests will not be accepted. Response to this notice shall be received no later than Monday, April 28, 2008, 4:00PM Eastern Time. The determination to sole source this requirement is 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. A Notice of Intent to Award will be issued on April 28, 2008.