AJ11--Notice of Intent to Sole source- VA Depleted Uranium Program

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration intends to award a sole source contract to University of Maryland Physicians, PA for shared space to support the Depleted Uranium/Toxic Embedded Fragment Surveillance Center program under solicitation number 36C24525C0105. This procurement falls under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, with the VA justifying that University of Maryland Physicians is the only source capable of providing the required space that allows proper functionality of the programs in relation to the VA Medical Healthcare System in Baltimore. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 541714 for Research and Development in Biotechnology and PSC code AJ11 for General Science and Technology R&D Services. While this is not a competitive proposal request, interested firms may submit written notifications with supporting evidence demonstrating their capability to meet the requirements. The response deadline is July 14, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, with submissions directed to Contracting Officer Christopher Tate. The VA reserves the right to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement based on any responses received.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is structured as a sole source award. University of Maryland Physicians, PA is identified as the intended sole source contractor based on their unique positioning relative to the Baltimore VA Medical Healthcare System. The estimated contract value is $490,074.91, representing the government's budget for the shared space arrangement. The contract will support essential patient care functions through the specialized surveillance center program focusing on depleted uranium and toxic embedded fragment cases. Performance will take place in Baltimore, Maryland, where the proximity to the VA medical facility is cited as a critical requirement that no other vendor can fulfill without significant cost duplication and time delays.