Notice of Intent to Sole Source Mouse Brain Neurohistology.pdf
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This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source issued by the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU).
USU intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to NeuroScience Associates Inc., located at 10915 Lake Ridge Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee 37934-4919, for mouse brain hemispheres neurohistology services in support of ongoing central nervous system and radiation research. The justification for sole sourcing is based on USU's previous Request for Quote HU000126QE008 issued on March 16, 2026, and the resulting contract award HU000126PE027 on April 1, 2026, for the same services. NeuroScience Associates Inc. was the only technically acceptable quote received in that competition, and based on market research and other federal awards, the company is identified as the only vendor capable of meeting the Government's requirements. The procurement will follow FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) procedures.
In accordance with federal regulations, USU is inviting all responsible sources to submit responses demonstrating clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government, would not be cost or time prohibitive, and that the interested offeror can meet the stated needs. Responses must be submitted via email to the contact listed in the notice by the closing date. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred in responding to this notice.
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Notice of Intent to Sole Source
The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) is the Nation's federal health sciences university and is committed to excellence in military medicine and public health during peace and war. We provide the Nation with health professionals dedicated to career service in the Department of War and the United States Public Health Service and with scientists who serve the common good. We serve the uniformed services and the Nation as an outstanding academic health sciences center with a worldwide perspective for education, research, service, and consultation; we are unique in relating these activities to military medicine, disaster medicine, and military medical readiness. USU is located in Bethesda, MD on the grounds of the Naval Support Activity Bethesda.
The mission of the USU is to provide the highest quality education programs in the health sciences to those selected individuals who demonstrate dedication to a health profession career in the Uniformed Services.
Intended Recipient: NeuroScience Associates Inc., 10915 Lake Ridge Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934-4919
Intent to Sole-Source:
USU intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to NeuroScience Associates Inc.
for mouse brain hemispheres nuerohistology in support of ongoing central nervous and radiation research.
Sole Source Justification
USU issued Request for Quote HU000126QE008 on March 16, 2026 and awarded contract HU000126PE027 on April 1, 2026 for the same services. NeuroScience Associates Inc. was the only technically acceptable quote received. Based on market research, other federal awards, and our most recent award, NeuroScience Associates Inc. is the only vendor capable of meeting the Government’s requirement. This requirement will be procured in accordance with the procedures of FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).
In accordance with 5.207(c)(16)(i), all responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Responses to this notice must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government, would not be cost or time prohibitive, and that the interested potential Offeror can meet the needs of the Government as stated above. Information received will be considered for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice.
Responses must be received via email to the contact listed in the notice by the closing date of the notice.
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