AJ12--Intent to sole source: Sequencing of Genome-Wide DNA Methylation

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Portland VAMC, intends to negotiate on a sole source basis, pursuant to FAR 6.302-1, with Wake Forest University, School of Medicine for S genome-wide DNA methylation (GW-DNAm) libraries in support of VA research grant 5I01BX002966-08. This is a continuation of this VA research study with the initial samples processed in this lab and thus, for research integrity purposes, we must continue to use the same lab for the proposed genome sequencing. This is a notice of intent and is not a request for competitive quotes; however, any responsible source who can meet the same requirements listed above may submit a capability statement to the contracting office no later than December 13th, 7am, EST. Interest/capability statements may be sent to Lynn Portman at lynn.portman@va.gov. Capability statement must demonstrate and describe how the vendor meets all the requirements listed in this notice. No telephone responses will be accepted. A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.