Q--Medical Transcription Services for VISN 12

Under Statutory Authority Public Law 109 Sec. 502 and VAAR 819.7007 the Government anticipates entering into sole-source procurement negotiations with America s Pride a certified and verified SDVOSB for a medical transcription IDIQ contract for VISN 12. The above authority is cited and justification made based on the determination that the Government's minimum needs can best be satisfied by services available from one SDVOSB source. This announcement is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under FAR 6.302-5. A sole-source award will be made to America s Pride following three determinations: 1. The anticipated award will not exceed $5,000,000. 2. The vendor is determined to be a responsible contractor. 2. Award can be made at a fair and reasonable price. The Contracting Officer s determination whether to make a sole-source award to a SDVOSB concern is a business decision solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer.