U--CMS Readiness Consulting - MPLS

This is a Notice of Intent published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.101(a)(1) requiring the dissemination of information regarding proposed contract actions. This Notice of Intent is for a proposed award of a sole source, firm-fixed price contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. It is not a request for competitive quotes.The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23 intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract to Critical Management Solutions for proprietary services. Acting under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements because the equipment and services are unique or proprietary to Critical Management Solutions. Market research revealed that Critical Management Solutions is the proprietary

service provider for the CMS Consulting Services in conjunction with VA National Readiness Consulting Contract. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 541611 and the service code is U099. While this synopsis does not constitute a solicitation, interested vendors may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The Government understands Critical Management Solutions is the only vendor that can provide the requested services. However, vendors that believe they can provide the capabilities required to fully meet the Government's requirement may submit information in writing to shane.galles@va.gov within seven calendar days after publication of this notice. Such documentation will be reviewed solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct the procurement on a competitive basis. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Contact Information: Shane Gallesshane.galles@va.govshane.galles@va.gov Office Address :Department of Veterans Affairs;VA Black Hills HCS;Fort Meade Campus;113 Comanche Rd.;Fort Meade SD 57741 Location: Department of Veterans Affairs Black Hills Health Care System Set Aside: N/A