Intent to Sole Source - Geospatial Data Analytics, Modeling, and Visualization Services

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: IAW FAR 5.101 this notice is to advise the public that The Department of Veterans Affairs RPO-E R&D, intends to award a sole source, Firm-Fixed-Price Contract to University of Southern California for Geospatial Data Analytics, Modeling and Visualization Services. Per FAR 5.201 this notice is provided. The Performance Work Statement (PWS) is provided as an attachment to support this posting. The NAICS is 541370 and the PSC code is R499.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS or QUOTATIONS. Responsible sources may identify their interest by submitting capability information that clearly demonstrates the capability to perform the required work IAW the PWS. Capability information is required by 10am EST, Thursday, 3 October 2024 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 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 Renee Kale, Contracting Officer renee.kale@va.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.