Notice of Intent to Sole Source: copyright‑protected Patient Resource Guide
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- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 12 (NCO-12), intends to award a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price contract to QuickSeries Publishing Inc. for a copyright-protected Patient Resource Guide. This guide is for the Voluntary Services Department at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain, MI. This is a Special Notice for informational purposes only, not a solicitation. The government will make a sole source award if no capable responses are received.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the procurement of the "QuickSeries Publishing Patient Resource Guide," which is a brand-name, copyright-protected product. QuickSeries Publishing Inc. is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), sole publisher, and sole distributor of this guide. The publication is identified by an ISBN, registered with the Library of Congress, and protected under the "1976 Copyright Act." Reproduction, derivative works, or distribution without written consent are prohibited. The guide has been purchased multiple times previously with minor edits.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price, one-time purchase/one-time delivery.
- Intended Awardee: QuickSeries Publishing Inc.
- NAICS Code: 513130 - Book Publishers
- SBA Size Standard: 1,000 employees
- Product Service Code: 3610 - Printing, Duplicating, And Bookbinding Equipment
- Place of Performance: Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, Iron Mountain, MI.
Submission & Evaluation
This announcement is for information only and does not constitute a solicitation. Firms believing they can meet the government's requirement and provide an authorized letter to supply these services/products may express their interest and capability to the Contracting Officer via email. The government reserves the right not to compete the procurement. If no written response is received by the closing date, a sole source award will be made to QuickSeries Publishing Inc. without further notice.
Response Details
- Response Due: Monday, June 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Standard Time.
- Contact: Arneil Genus (arneil.genus@va.gov) - Email inquiries only.