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Tuc-678-24-3-699-0034 -New Base Plus Four- Fisher House -Linen Service (Va-24-00050805)

ID: 36C26224Q0862 • Type: Special Notice

Description

Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Bridge Contract for Fisher House Linen Services The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Southern Arizona Health Care System (SAVAHCS) intends to award a sole source bridge contract under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements," to Mission Linen Supply for Fisher House linen services. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 812331, Linen Supply. This notice is for a bridge contract for a period of three months, from 04/01/2024 to 06/30/2024 to ensure continuity of essential services while the competitive follow-on contract is being finalized. This procurement is justified as a sole source award to Mission Linen Supply due to the fact that it is not possible to award the planned follow-on contract in sufficient time to meet the government s requirements, in accordance with FAR 16.191(b). The contractor has demonstrated unique capabilities and expertise that are critical for ensuring continuity of services without disruption, which is paramount to the mission of the VHA. The inability to award the planned follow-on contract within the required timeframe has entailed this bridge contract to prevent a lapse in services. Interested parties may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact no later than 4:00 PM EST on 04/01/2024. Such documentation will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responses received within seven (7) days after the date of publication of this notice will be considered by the VA. Point of Contact Information: Stephanie Naron, Contract Specialist Stephanie.Naron@va.gov
Background
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Southern Arizona Health Care System (SAVAHCS) intends to award a sole source bridge contract under the authority of 6.302-1, to Mission Linen Supply for Fisher House linen services. The procurement is justified as a sole source award due to the unique capabilities and expertise demonstrated by the contractor, which are critical for ensuring continuity of services without disruption, paramount to the mission of the VHA.

Work Details
This notice is for a bridge contract for a period of three months, from 04/01/2024 to 06/30/2024, to ensure continuity of essential services while the competitive follow-on contract is being finalized. Interested parties may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact no later than 4:00 PM EST on 04/01/2024.
Such documentation will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis.

Period of Performance
04/01/2024 to 06/30/2024

Place of Performance
Tucson AZ 85723

Overview

Response Deadline
March 27, 2024, 4:00 p.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
March 20, 2024, 1:17 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
Not Provided
Source
SAM

Current SBA Size Standard
$40 Million
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Sole Source
Signs of Shaping
75% of similar contracts within the Veterans Health Administration had a set-aside.
On 3/20/24 VISN 22: Desert Pacific Healthcare Network issued Special Notice 36C26224Q0862 for Tuc-678-24-3-699-0034 -New Base Plus Four- Fisher House -Linen Service (Va-24-00050805) due 3/27/24.
Primary Contact
Title
CONTRACT SPECIALIST
Name
Stephanie Naron   Profile
Phone
520-792-1450 X-4500

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > 262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22L (36C262)
FPDS Organization Code
3600-00262
Source Organization Code
100173469
Last Updated
April 26, 2024
Last Updated By
Stephanie.Naron@va.gov
Archive Date
April 26, 2024