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VISN 7 Network Contracting Activity 501 Greene Street Hatcher Building - Suite 2 Augusta GA 30901

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Contracting Specialist Rudy A. Cortinez rudy.cortinez@va.gov

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE This notice is being published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 5.101 requiring dissemination of information for proposed contract actions. This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract, and is not a request for competitive quotes/proposals.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 07, located at 325 Folly Road, Charleston South Carolina is issuing this Notice of Intent (NOI) to inform industry contractors of the Government’s intent to execute a Sole Source Delivery Order under FAR Part 13, specifically FAR Part 13.501(a) (i) Only One Available Source. This notice satisfies the posting requirements at FAR Part 5.101.

The intended Contractor is Johns Hopkins University, located at 3400 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21218-2608. The Place of Performance is the William Jennings Bryan Dorn Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 6439 Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, SC 29209. The center needs a Research Service Contractor for MALDI mass spectrometry imaging to study ATRA in skeletal muscle. This will support multidisciplinary research aimed at tackling muscle wasting. Shared Core services will provide research consultation, technical help, data distribution, and result analysis. Scientific services include specialized products, expertise, and advanced equipment. These cores help VA researchers access essential resources. Most cores were initially funded by the NIH.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is. The NAICS 541715 Federal Supply Class (FSC/PSC) is AJ15. The Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for this sector is 1000 Employees.

This notice of intent is neither a formal solicitation nor a request for competitive proposals. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be honored. No award will be made on the basis of unsolicited quotations or offers received in response to this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear, compelling and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to the Government. The intent of this synopsis is for informational purposes only. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this action based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

All inquiries and concerns must be addressed in writing via e-mail to Rudy A. Cortinez, rudy.cortinez@va.gov with the following information referenced in the subject line, 36C247-25 -AP- 1778 – Johns Hopkins University All interested parties who are responsible, certified, and capable may identify their interest and may submit a capabilities statement no later than 07:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 18 February, 2025 to the above mentioned point of contact. The interested parties bear full responsibility to ensure complete transmission and timely receipt.

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