D--WASHTENAW COUNT COURT V-TEL FOR PATIENTS

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 County of Washtenaw, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 for Court Appearances via V-Tel for patients, for the Period beginning Date of Award through September 30, 2009 with one option year. NAICS 561499 applies. 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 3:00 PM April 7, 2009. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Responses must be mailed to VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Attn: Joanne Alewine (VISN 11 P&C), 2215 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.