NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: The Department of Veterans Affairs Lebanon VA Medical Center, 1700 South Lincoln Avenue, Lebanon, PA 17042, intends to award a sole source Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order to Loyal Source Government Services, for locum Otolaryngologist (Ears, Nose & Throat (ENT)) services at the Lebanon VA Medical Center. This requirement is for one (1) FTE that will provide general adult otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, and include problem based assessments and recommendations. Also includes standard-of-otolaryngology clinic procedures such as nasopharyngolaryngoscopy, myringotomy with pressure equalization tube placement, biopsy and/or excision of minor head and neck lesions, and control of epistaxis. The operative case mix is quite diverse and includes sinonasal indications, major ear cases, salivary gland disease, thyroidectomy, and head and neck cancer This contract action is for services for which the Government intends to negotiate with only one source under the authority of VAAR 819.7007 (Sole Source Awards to SDVOSB). Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 621111 with a small business size standard of $11.0M. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTATIONS. Responsible sources may identify their interest by submitting capability information by 4:00 P.M., EST, on Tuesday, September 9, 2014, in order to establish the ability of the source to meet this requirement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not be responsible for any costs associated with the preparation of responses to this notification. All inquiries and submittals must be sent via email to Julieanne Bartlett, Contract Specialist at [email protected]. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.

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