78--Provide cable TV services to the VA Gulf Coast Veterans HCS, Biloxi, MS.

Synopsis:The VA Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System, Biloxi, MS, in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 (Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements), intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Cable One for cable services. NAICS Code 517110 applies and the size standard is 1,500 employees. The Period of Performance will be for a base of one year estimated from the date of contract award. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. It is not a solicitation or a request for offerors. No solicitation package is available at this time. A determination not to compete is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice (VA-256-10-RI-0003) must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. (CST) on Oct. 16, 2009. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Responses must be emailed or faxed to Rene' Impey @ [email protected] , or fax at 228-523-4324. Contracting Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs VA Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System Contracting & Purchasing Section (90C) 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi, MS 39531 Point of Contact(s): Rene' Impey, Purchasing Agent 228-523-4747