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AF11--Supplies - Research Gift Cards

Solicitation36C24223Q1008Notice typeSpecial Notice

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AF11--Supplies - Research Gift Cards

Special Notice36C24223Q1008Jul 21, 2023 · v2

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Opportunity Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Center for Integrated Healthcare at the Syracuse VA Medical Center, intends to award a firm-fixed-price, brand-name-only sole source contract to AuroStar Corporation. This requirement involves the procurement of Amazon and Target gift cards to serve as participant incentives for research and education projects, including those funded by the VA Office of Rural Health. The proposed acquisition is classified under NAICS 459999 All Other Miscellaneous Retailers and PSC AF11 EDUCATION, TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT, & SOCIAL SVCS R&D SVCS; EDUCATION SVCS R&D; BASIC RESEARCH.

The contemplated agreement is a Blanket Purchase Agreement with an initial contract value of $32,445. The initial purchase includes 450 Target gift cards at $20, 600 Amazon gift cards at $20, and 1,050 Target gift cards at $10. These specific retailers are a mandatory requirement based on survey data indicating their benefit to participating Veterans. The gift cards must have no expiration date, carry no fees, and allow for multiple uses. Performance will occur at the Syracuse VA Medical Center on an as-needed basis, with the initial delivery estimated for 2023 and additional cards procured as future funding is approved.

This special notice, identified by solicitation number 36C24223Q1008, serves as a notice of intent rather than a request for quotes. One attachment, a document titled 36C24223Q1008.docx, was published with the notice on July 21, 2023. Responsible sources may submit capability statements for government consideration by the response deadline of 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on July 25, 2023. All correspondence regarding this notice should be directed to Contracting Officer Chad M. Johnson.

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Opportunity Details

Response deadline: Jul 25, 2023Expired 1046 days ago
NAICS: 459999 (opens in new tab)
PSC: AF11 (opens in new tab)
Set aside: —
Published: Jul 21, 2023
Updated: Jul 21, 2023
Agency: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Office: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Department: —
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Contact and place of performance

Point of contact: Chad M Johnson

Place of performance: Not specified

Original Description

This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract and is not a request for quotes. The Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Integrated Healthcare, Syracuse VAMC intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP), brand name only, sole source action. Name of Contractor: AuroStar Corporation Street Address: 46560 Fremont Blvd, Unit-201 City, State, Zip: Fremont, CA 94538 GENERAL INFORMATION Title of Project: Gift Cards for Center for Integrated Healthcare/Syracuse VA Medical Center (528) Research and Education Type of Contract Contemplated: Firm Fixed Price Blanket Purchase Agreement SCOPE The Center for Integrated Healthcare is requesting a Blanket Purchase Agreement to be able to obtain Gift Cards which will be given as participant incentives in VA Office of Rural Health grants as well as some other research funding. The initial contract will be for $32445, which will (based on quote) purchase 9 groups of 50 $20 Target gift cards, 12 groups of 50 $20 Amazon gift cards, and 21 groups of 50 $10 Target gift cards. We estimate needing the gift cards by 2023. Additional Gift Cards will be needed as funding is approved for future Research and Education projects. The types of Gift Cards for Amazon and Target are a mandatory requirement as our surveys has suggested that these retailers are the most beneficial to the Veterans that we are trying to incentive to participate in our projects. REQUIREMENT/SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS/SPECIFICATIONS Common Nomenclature: Gift Cards Intended use: Used by Research and Education researchers to compensate/Incentive veteran participation in research projects Other pertinent information that describes the item, material or service required: Gift Cards must be for Amazon or Target in the amounts of $20, and $10 OTHER UNIQUE REQUIREMENTS No Expiration Date No Fee on the Card Not limited to a single use DELIVERY Items will be delivered to the Syracuse VA Medical Center. Government-Furnished Property, Material, Equipment, or Information (GFP, GFM, GFE, or GFI): None SECURITY No special security needed SPECIAL MATERIAL REQUIREMENT No special material needed. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE Syracuse VA Medical Center PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE As needed BILLING/INVOICING: 30 Days in Arrears CUSTOMER INFORMATION: None This notice of intent to sole source is not a request for quotes; however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the Government. All capability statements must be received by no later than 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on July 25, 2023. Responses to be submitted to Chad M. Johnson, Contracting Officer at [email protected]. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.