Indefinite Delivery Contract 36C24E20D0016

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) awarded an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) to Trustees of Boston University, doing business as Boston University Medical Campus, for research services. The initial IDC, valued at $843,700, is for neuroimaging research support services, while a second IDC, valued at $92,028, is for refinement education services. These IDCs enable the VA's Veterans Integrated Service Network 1 (VISN 1) to issue task orders for specific research projects and services, leveraging Boston University's specialized expertise in areas such as neuroscience, infectious disease research, public health, and biomedical engineering. Under the IDCs, Boston University has received multiple firm fixed-price delivery orders from VISN 1 for research services, neuroimaging studies, and education initiatives, with a total contract value of over $16.5 million and a period of performance through August 2025. The work is primarily performed in Boston, Massachusetts and supports the VA's medical research and technology development priorities, particularly within the VA New England Healthcare System.

Boston University, a prominent private research institution, has a long history of conducting federal research across numerous scientific disciplines, including through grants from agencies like the National Institutes of Health. The university's federal contract work with the VA builds on its existing capabilities and partnerships, enabling the agency to access specialized expertise and technical support services to advance its healthcare and research objectives for veterans.