AN11--TBI Research
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C25225R0023
- Agency
- Veterans Integrated Service Network 12 Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541714 Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)
- Points of contact
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- Michael Hrdi michael.hrdi@va.gov (414) 844-4800
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Great Lakes Acquisition Center is seeking a contractor to provide Methylated and hydroxymethylated DNA immunoprecipitation sequencing (MeDIP-seq and hMeDIP-seq) services for research at the William S Middleton VA Medical Center in Madison, WI. The procurement will be conducted as a sole-source contract under simplified acquisition procedures, with the primary objective of supporting traumatic brain injury (TBI) research. Potential contractors must submit detailed capability statements demonstrating their ability to perform complex DNA sequencing and analysis services, including extraction from mouse brain tissue and comprehensive data reporting. Evaluation will be conducted exclusively by the principal investigator, who will assess the technical capabilities and scientific expertise of responding firms. Interested contractors must submit their capability statements via email to Michael Hrdi (michael.hrdi@va.gov) by December 6, 2024, at 10:00 AM Central Standard Time, with responses limited to MS Word or Adobe PDF attachments.
The contract will be a firm-fixed-price arrangement with an estimated duration of 6 months and no option terms, classified under NAICS code 541714 for Research and Development in Biotechnology. While no specific set-aside designations are applied to this opportunity, the VA has indicated that if no suitable responses are received, they will proceed with their initially selected sole-source contractor. The specific research project is identified by the reference number 1I01BX006062-01A1, though no explicit budget range or contract value was disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice. Deliverables are expected to include quality control reports and project summary reports, which must be completed within 56-70 days of service initiation. The VA emphasizes that this sources sought notice is not a formal solicitation, and a Request for Proposal (RFP) may be issued at a later date pending the results of this market research phase.
Notice text
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SUBJECT*
Methylated and hydroxymethylated DNA immunoprecipitation sequencing (MeDIP-seq and hMeDIP-seq) service.
GENERAL INFORMATION
CONTRACTING OFFICE S ZIP CODE*
53214-1476
SOLICITATION NUMBER*
36C25225R0023
RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE
12-06-2024 10:00 AM CENTRAL TIME, CHICAGO, USA
ARCHIVE
7 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE
RECOVERY ACT FUNDS
N
SET-ASIDE
PRODUCT SERVICE CODE*
AN12
NAICS CODE*
541714
CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS
Department of Veterans Affairs
GLAC (69D)
115 South 84th Street, Suite 101
Milwaukee WI 53214-1476
POINT OF CONTACT*
CONTRACTING OFFICER
MICHAEL HRDI
MICHAEL.HRDI@VA.GOV
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
ADDRESS
POSTAL CODE
COUNTRY
USA
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
AGENCY S URL
URL DESCRIPTION
AGENCY CONTACT S EMAIL ADDRESS
MICHAEL.HRDI@VA.GOV
EMAIL DESCRIPTION
POC
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA):
Under Statutory Authority 41 U.S.C. 1901 the VA Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) intends to negotiate a sole source contract for the service of Methylated and hydroxymethylated DNA immunoprecipitation sequencing (MeDIP-seq and hMeDIP-seq) service. The service is requested for Research Services at the William S Middleton VA Medical Center in Madison WI.
This acquisition is conducted under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901 Simplified acquisition procedures as implemented in FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i), only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This will be a firm fixed price contract for a estimated 6 month contract with and no option terms. The NAICS Code is 541714.
The sources sought is an intent to obtain information. The statement of work is included. No solicitation documents are available and telephone requests will not be honored. However, if a firm believes it can meet the requirements it must furnish information about its products and services, as well as references from other customers who are using these products and service to the Contracting Officer by 10:00AM (CST - WISCONSIN) 12/6/2024. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirements. Responses received will be evaluated however; a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, the Contracting Officer will proceed with the sole source negotiation with the contractor selected by the principal investigator of the research protocol. Any proposals received will be evaluated by the principal investigator as the expert and due to the highly scientific nature of the research. The contractor will have a direct impact on the result of the research therefore the principal investigator is the only qualified individual able to determine the ability of the contractor.
Capability statements shall be submitted by email only as a MS Word or Adobe PDF attachment to Michael Hrdi at michael.hrdi@va.gov . TELEPHONIC INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
*If your submission exceeds 8 MB, send in multiple e-mails. Utilizing a read-receipt is advised.
NOTE: This advertisement is not a solicitation for offers, nor is it a request for proposals. A Request for Proposal (RFP) may be issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs at a later date.
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Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
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| 36C25225R0023.docx | DOCX document |
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