Notice of Intent to Sole Source The Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 17 intends to award a sole source, firm fixed price contract under the authority of FAR 13.106-1 (b) to Prelude Interactive, LLC for access to its FIPS 140-2 Level 1 Link web-based legal research system. The Government has determined through market research that this web-based legal research system is unique in its content, is proprietary and is only offered through FIPS 140-2, Level 1. The period of performance for this service is estimated at March 2014 thru December 31, 2015. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 519130 Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and Web Search Portals. Notwithstanding, any firm that believes it is capable of meeting ICE's requirement as stated herein may submit a capability statement, which if received within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this announcement, may be considered. This notice satisfies the requirement of FAR 5.203 for publicizing contract opportunities and is not a notice for receipt of competitive quotes. No contract will be awarded on the basis of offers received in response to this notice. Responses to this notice must be in writing and provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. A determination not to award a sole source contract based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. All questions should be addressed to the Primary POC: Danise Burt, Contract Officer 972-708-0814,
[email protected] feedback received will be taken into consideration: however, the agency reserves the right to not utilize the comments or any other information provided. This notice in no way obligates the Government to award a contract. The Government is not responsible for any costs incurred by vendor responses to this notice. Contracting Office Address: NCO 17, SAO-West Department of Veterans Affairs 124 E. Highway 67, Suite 100 Duncanville, Texas 75137 Research Service North Dallas Texas Healthcare System 4500 S Lancaster Drive Dallas, Texas 75216