G--JEWISH CHAPLAIN

The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center located in Battle Creek, Michigan 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 Chaplain Harvey Spivak for Jewish Chaplain Services. NAICS 813110 applies. The small business size standard is $7 million. The Contractor shall function as a Jewish Chaplain and provide services to meet and fulfill Jewish veterans at the VA Medical Center, 5500 Armstrong Road, Battle Creek, Michigan 49037 for the period from date of award through September 30, 2011 with four (4) additional one (1) year option periods. Performance shall be in accordance with VHA 1111.2 procedures and meet training requirement. 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 on June 22, 2011. No telephone or email inquiries will be accepted. All responses must be mailed to Battle Creek VAMC, Attn; Diana Burton (90VC), 5500 Armstrong Road, Battle Creek, MI 49037.