V--Handicapped Passenger Transportation Services for the 2010 National Veteran Wheelchair Games

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contract Office 19, intends to issue a negotiated sole source contract to the Regional Transportation District (RTD) in Denver, Colorado. This requirement is for handicapped passenger transportation services supporting the 2010 National Veterans Wheelchair Games, scheduled from July 3, 2010, through July 10, 2010. The VA Eastern Colorado Healthcare System requires twenty full-length low-floor buses with operators to transport a large number of disabled veterans. RTD is identified as the only source in the Denver Metro area capable of providing and retrofitting the necessary quantity of vehicles to meet the unique accessibility needs of the event participants.

This procurement is categorized under NAICS 485991 for Special Needs Transportation and PSC code V. The action is being conducted in accordance with FAR 6.302, as the agency has determined that only one responsible source can satisfy the requirements. While this is a notice of intent rather than a request for competitive quotes, interested parties that believe they can meet the requirements may submit written notice to Contracting Officer Beverly Moran.

The response deadline for this pre-solicitation notice, identified by solicitation number VA-259-09-RP-0294, is August 17, 2009. The notice was published on August 6, 2009, and includes one attachment from the Department of Veterans Administration. No solicitation document is currently available for this requirement.