R418--Intent to sole source - legal representation Riese Hearings

This is an intent to sole source notice for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 5.2, Synopses of Proposed Contract Actions. This announcement constitutes the only notice of intent to sole source and synopsis of the proposed action. Based on Government needs, to include the allowance of time for the restructuring of staff and requirements, the Department of Veterans Affairs, VHA, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21 intends to negotiate/award a sole-source contract to FENNEMORE CRAIG PC for a period of 10/1/2026 9/30/2027. At the conclusion of this period, it is anticipated that this requirement will be solicited on a full and open competitive basis. The statutory authority for this non-competitive acquisition is FAR 12.102(a) as implemented by FAR 6.103-1. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541110, with a small business size standard of $15.5 Million, and the FSC/PSC is R418. The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to solicit and award an Open Market Sole Source Firm Fixed award to provide Riese Hearings services. The continued performance of Riese Hearings services is vital to ensuring critical daily operations at the Medical Facility are fully functional and supporting the care of Veteran Patients in a timely manner. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS OR QUOTATIONS. A SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE POSTED. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement by 4:00 PM PST on 11 August 2026 via email to parmpreet.pannu@va.gov. All responses received by the closing date specified herein will be considered by the Government, any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that the responding company can provide the same services by the required date. However, a determination by the Government to not compete is solely within the discretion of the Government.