Q201--Intent to Sole Source Notice - Bloomington CBOC Indy
ID: 36C25025Q0303Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)DAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

NAICS

All Other Outpatient Care Centers (621498)

PSC

MEDICAL- GENERAL HEALTH CARE (Q201)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ce1acd75fd0341b7a929f9c0e1871428/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a Sole Source contract for Primary Care and Primary Care Mental Health services at the Bloomington Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Indiana to Valor Healthcare Inc. This contract, justified under FAR 6.302-1, is based on the existing relationship with the incumbent provider and the new VA staff model set to be implemented in September 2025. The six-month contract will be effective from March 23, 2025, to September 22, 2025, and emphasizes the VA's commitment to delivering essential healthcare services amidst operational changes. Interested parties must submit any evidence of potential competition by February 20, 2025, at 14:00 PM Eastern Time, directly to the contracting officer, Michelle C. Ford, at michelle.ford2@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Michelle C. FordContracting Officer
    (734) 222-7151
    michelle.ford2@va.gov
    Files
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    36C25025Q0303.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) plans to award a sole-source, fixed-price contract for Primary Care and Primary Care Mental Health services through the Bloomington Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Bloomington, Indiana. This contract, lasting six months, will be in place until the new VA-owned CBOC, currently under construction and expected to open in September 2025, commences operations. The initiative falls under NAICS Code 621498, with a size standard of $22.5 million. The contracting officer has determined that only one responsible source can meet the agency's needs as per FAR 6.302-1. As a result, the government will not issue a solicitation package, and any interested parties must demonstrate through clear and convincing evidence that competitive offerings would benefit the government. Responses are due by February 20, 2025. All submissions must be sent via email, as no telephone inquiries will be accepted. This notice emphasizes the VA's strategic approach to ensuring continued care during the transition to a new facility.
    36C25025Q0303 A0001.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced its intent to award a Sole Source contract for Primary Care and Primary Care Mental Health services at a community-based outpatient clinic (CBOC) in Bloomington, Indiana, to Valor Healthcare Inc. This decision is based on the existing relationship with the incumbent provider and the new VA staff model set to open in September 2025. The six-month contract, effective from March 23, 2025, to September 22, 2025, is justified under FAR 6.302-1, which states that only one responsible source can meet the agency's requirements. No solicitation package will be available, and responses evidencing potential competition must be submitted by February 20, 2025, at 14:00 PM Eastern Time. The document emphasizes the government's discretion regarding competition and outlines the response submission process through email to the designated contracting officer, Michelle C. Ford. This notice underscores the VA's commitment to providing essential healthcare services while navigating changes within its operational structure.
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