V--FedEx Express Mail for Certain Hazardous Materials

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 11, 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 FedEx Express Government Services for express mail service for the shipment of certain hazardous materials. NAICS 492110 applies; the small business size standard is 1500 employees. The Contractor shall provide the transportation of certain hazardous materials as required by the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, 2215 Fuller Rd, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105 for the period from date of award through September 30, 2010 with four (4) additional one (1) year options. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. It is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available. A determination not to compete is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received no later than 3:30 pm on April 30, 2010. No telephone or email inquiries will be accepted. All responses must be mailed to VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Attn; Rose Reyburn (54 P&C), 2215 Fuller Rd, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105.