99--ANIMAL WELFARE ASSURANCE SERVICES, RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT NASHVILLE, TN

The Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, Contract Service Center, VISN 9, Murfreesboro, Tennessee intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Vanderbilt University, Radiation Safety Department, 3319 West End Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee 37208 to review and approve all animal research projects conducted at the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System. The proposed action is for supplies/services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. The Government believes that only one responsible source can provide the supplies/services that will satisfy the agency's requirement.