A--Temporary Hire for continued research project in Operative Care at Portland VA Medical Center

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS VISN 20, VA NW Healthcare System, South Branch Contracting, Vancouver WA, 98662 intends to award a single source Firm Fixed Price contract and will utilize procedures under FAR Part 13.106(b), with S. Brooks & Associates Inc. 1130 NE Alberta St. Portland, OR 97211 as being the only one responsible source per 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c) (1) & FAR 6.302-1 & VAR 806.3 capable of providing the same Temporary Research Assistant that was contracted last year to assist in the implementation of the long term Care Resources and Shared Decision Making Guide. It is essential to retain the services of the Assistant through the completion of the project due to the work already performed and continuity of services. Per (IL) 049-07-08, S Brooks & Associates Inc. is a VOSB vendor and continuing to contract with them for the services of the Temporary Assistant meets the spirit of the Veterans First Contracting Program and realizes the lowest cost and thus makes this procurement in the best interest of the Government. This notice of intent is not a request for proposals or quotations. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether conducting a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government in the future. Interested parties may identify their capabilities by responding to this requirement and considered for future reference. All information submitted should support the capability to provide the items required, and shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. Responses must be in writing and must provide clear and concise documentation indicating a bona fide capability to provide these items. Responses may be submitted via email to [email protected].