Intent to Sole Source Great Lakes National Cemetery Furniture -- H171
ID: QNE--NCA-24-000356Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786)QUANTICO, VA, 22134, USA

NAICS

Office Furniture (except Wood) Manufacturing (337214)

PSC

QUALITY CONTROL- FURNITURE (H171)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1daec2bb4c3042b5a15b6c82d6b4c54c/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to execute a Sole Source Award for the procurement of office furniture and installation services at the Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan. This procurement is specifically designated for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and is estimated to have a total contract value of $85,000, with a performance period running from September 27, 2024, to December 31, 2024. The office furniture is essential for enhancing the operational capabilities of the cemetery, ensuring a functional and professional environment. Interested parties are encouraged to submit proposals by 10:00 AM EST on September 25, 2024, and all inquiries should be directed to April Graves at april.graves@va.gov.

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    April Graves
    april.graves@va.gov
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    NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - Great Lakes National Cemetery.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a Notice of Intent to execute a Sole Source Award for office furniture and installation at the Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, MI. The procurement will follow FAR Part 13 and is designated for a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). The total estimated value of the contract is $85,000, with a performance period from September 27, 2024, to December 31, 2024. Interested parties are encouraged to submit proposals by 10:00 AM EST on September 25, 2024. The agency emphasizes that this notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or an invitation for competing bids. Responses will be considered to determine if competitive procurement could be advantageous to the government. All inquiries should be directed to an official email address, ensuring clarity in the response process. The document illustrates the VA's intent to streamline procurement while supporting small businesses, with specific adherence to government regulations and timelines.
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