U001--Didactic training for the Dental Residency Program
ID: 36C24125P0440Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241)TOGUS, ME, 04330, USA

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- LECTURES (U001)

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https://sam.gov/opp/07b1d8ab13ce41489cba4539104f3106/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole source contract for didactic training related to the Dental Residency Program at the VA Providence Healthcare System in Rhode Island. This procurement will be negotiated exclusively with Sunset Park Health Council, Inc., utilizing the NAICS code 611710 and PSC U001, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b), which allows for solicitation from a single source. The training services are crucial for enhancing the educational support provided to dental residents, ensuring they receive the necessary instruction and resources. Interested parties may reach out to Contract Specialist Philip Silva via email at Philip.silva1@va.gov or by phone at 781-687-2000 for further inquiries regarding this opportunity.

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    Philip SilvaContract Specialist
    (781) 687-2000
    Philip.silva1@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Special Notice regarding its intention to award a sole source contract for didactic training related to the Dental Residency Program, specifically for the VA Providence Healthcare System in Rhode Island. The procurement involves negotiating exclusively with Sunset Park Health Council, Inc., utilizing the NAICS code 611710 and PSC U001 under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b), which permits solicitation from a single source. Interested parties are invited to contact Contract Specialist Philip Silva via email or phone for inquiries. This notice indicates that while this is not a formal solicitation, the Contracting Officer retains discretion to initiate a competitive procurement if deemed appropriate based on responses received. The filing aims to inform potential vendors about the planned acquisition and associated contact details, while also delineating the specific procedural framework being followed.
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