Q--Home Oxygen Intent to Award Sole Source

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Louis A. Johnson VAMC intends to negotiate solely with Columbia Ancillary Services, Inc. to acquire a four (4) month service contract/agreement beyond the current contract expiration date of 31 March 2009 for supplying home oxygen services to patients of the LAJVAMC. The contract performance period would run from 1 April 2009 through 31 July 2009. It is anticipated that a Firm Fixed Price contract will be awarded. This is not a request for quotations. The Government does not intend to pay for information received. All interested parties must respond within five (5) calendar days from the date of this notice. Written responses must provide clear and concise documentation indicating your firm's capability to provide these services based on the price schedule and statement of work as provided by the contracting officer Jennifer L. Robinson (304)623-3461 ext.3152 upon request. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. When responding to this announcement, respondents should refer to announcement VA-244-08-RP-0447. If after November 25, 2008, no viable responses have been received in response to this announcement, the VHA shall negotiate solely with Columbia Ancillary Services, Inc.