R499--GERIATRIC SCHOLARS: COMMUNICATION PLAN: 691-21-3-684-0019

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE Project Title: Phase III of the communication plan for the Geriatric Scholars Program The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 22, hereby submits a notice of intent to award a sole source firm-fixed-price contract to Maureen Jerrett, this is a continuation of services, to complete and assist in launching the communication plan for the VA Geriatric Scholars Program. The period of performance for this effort will be for 12-months. Participating Healthcare Facility: VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System 11301 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90073 This sole source contracting action is pursuing a waiver from acquiring these services on a competitive basis pursuant to FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) for the aforementioned requirement based on the application of FAR 6.302-1. This hereby constitutes a synopsis of the action proposed in this announcement. Responses to this notice must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government, would not be cost or time prohibitive, and would not hinder the mission or objective. The determination not to compete this proposed contract action is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice. This is NOT a request for quotes or proposals. This is not a solicitation. Questions or comments to this Notice of Intent should be directed to Contract Officer; Tien Nguyen at [email protected]. Responses via e-mail only (no phone calls/voice mail messages regarding questions will not be accepted and will not receive a response) by March 31, 2021. Please indicate in the subject of your email: Notice of Intent Submission Phase III - Execution of Communication plan for the Geriatric Scholars Program. Future notices and announcements regarding this effort will be an amendment to this post.