7610--AHEC DIGITAL LIBRARY BASE+4
ID: 36C24625Q0627Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246)HAMPTON, VA, 23667, USA

NAICS

Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services (519290)

PSC

BOOKS AND PAMPHLETS (7610)

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https://sam.gov/opp/f85d1e3e25a64e3c88c95d2c8ca2afa1/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 6, intends to award a sole source contract to North West AHEC for the AHEC Digital Library, which includes a base period plus a four-year option for the Salisbury VA Medical Center. This procurement is being conducted under FAR 13.106-1(b), allowing for solicitation from a single source due to the specialized nature of the required services. The AHEC Digital Library is crucial for providing access to medical and educational resources for veterans and healthcare professionals. Interested parties may express their interest and capability to fulfill this requirement by submitting information to the Contracting Officer, Amy Balicat, at amy.balicat@va.gov by 09:00 EST on April 14, 2025. The procurement falls under NAICS code 519290, with a small business size standard of $34.5 million.

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    AMY BALICATContracting Officer
    (757) 315-3072
    AMY.BALICAT@VA.GOV
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 intends to award a sole source contract to North West AHEC for the AHEC Digital Library, covering a base period plus a four-year option, specifically for the Salisbury VA Medical Center. This notice serves to inform that the procurement will be conducted without competitive quotations under FAR 13.106-1(b), allowing solicitation from a single source due to the specialized nature of the required items. Interested parties may express their interest and capability to fulfill the requirement by the response deadline of April 14, 2025, at 09:00 EST. However, this notice does not create any obligation for the government to pursue competitive procurement. All inquiries must be directed via email to the designated Contract Officer. The procurement is categorized under the Product Service Code 7610 and NAICS 519290, with a small business size standard of $34.5 million.
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