U005--MMCGME Membership Services Intent to Sole Source
ID: 36C26325Q0150Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)Saint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- TUITION/REGISTRATION/MEMBERSHIP FEES (U005)

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https://sam.gov/opp/8faf7b9234144c74841a93408904b5e5/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically Network Contracting Office 23, intends to award a sole source contract to the Metro Minnesota Council on Graduate Medical Education for membership services. This procurement is based on the authority of FAR 13.5, which allows for a contract with only one responsible source deemed capable of fulfilling the agency's requirements. The membership services are crucial for supporting graduate medical education initiatives within the region. Interested parties are invited to submit a capabilities statement by November 15, 2024, at 17:00 Central Time, with all inquiries directed to Contracting Officer Jeffrey Brown at Jeffrey.Brown8@va.gov. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes, and no solicitation will be available for such.

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    Jeffrey BrownContracting Officer
    (651) 293-3009
    Jeffrey.Brown8@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically Network Contracting Office 23, announces its intent to award a sole source contract to the Metro Minnesota Council on Graduate Medical Education for membership services. This decision follows the guidelines outlined in FAR 13.5, indicating that only one responsible source is deemed capable of fulfilling the requirement. Interested parties may submit a capabilities statement by November 15, 2024, at 17:00 Central Time to demonstrate their ability to provide the needed services. However, this notice is not a request for competitive quotes, and no solicitation will be available for such. The VA reserves the right to proceed with negotiations exclusively with the Metro Minnesota Council if no viable responses are received by the deadline. The document emphasizes formal communication protocol, directing all inquiries to Contracting Officer Jeffrey Brown via email. This sole source contract reflects the VA's strategic decision-making process within the context of government procurement practices.
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