AN11--RNA Sequencing Services

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Office of Research and Development (R&D), Regional Procurement Office (RPO) East in Pittsburgh, PA intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Singulomics Corporation for RNA Sequencing Services.

The requirements are to conduct research funded through a grant from the Department of Veteran s Affairs on the role of the pro-inflammatory cytokines in secondary damage after spinal cord injury. This shall involve the exploring of the expression profiles of isolated spinal cord tissue in health and disease by sequencing. These services will be directly support the R&D Laboratory at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This contract will have a base period of approximately 3 months with no option periods.

This procurement is being conducted IAW FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other contractors will satisfy agency requirements; and VHAPM Part 813.106-1(b), Other Than Full and Open Competition less than SAT for Open Market Items.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any responsible source who believes it is capable of meeting the requirement may submit a capability statement and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer no later than Thursday, May 19, 2022, 5:00 PM, EST. Interest/capability statements may be sent by email to Mr. Robin Simmons at robin.simmons@va.gov. 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.