DA01--Intent to Sole Source Zeiss FORUM Support Agreement

Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23 intends to award a sole source contract under the authority of FAR 6.103-1/FAR Overhaul 12.102(a) Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, to PROAIM Americas, LLC for a supply/service. This notice of intent is not a request for quotations; interested parties may express their interest by providing a capabilities statement no later than May 13, 2026 at 17:00 CT. The capabilities statement must provide clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate the capability of the party to provide the required services. A determination not to compete this proposed contract upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. When responding to this announcement, respondents should refer to Announcement, Notice of Intent. If after May 13, 2026 no viable responses have been received in response to this announcement, Department of Veterans Affairs shall negotiate solely with PROAIM Americas, LLC. This notice of intent to award a sole source contract is not a request for competitive quotes. There will be no solicitation available for competitive quotes. Phone calls will not be accepted. The point of contact for this action is Contract Specialist Theresa Thunder, who can be reached at Theresa.Thunder@va.gov.