AN13--Research Services - Testing of Electrospun Acid Fibers
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C24E26Q0088
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 4
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration issued a pre-solicitation notice of intent to award a sole-source contract to Missouri University of Science & Technology for research services on electrospun acid fibers, with responses due August 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. The procurement is conducted under FAR 6.302-1 (only one responsible source) and VHAPM Part 813.106-1(b), asserting that MS&T is the exclusive producer and distributor of the required electrospun acid fibers and services.
The requirement calls for construction of a biodegradable polylactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA) fiber scaffold designed to bind and release mRNA-LNP vaccines against HIV, to support the Research and Development Service at Bronx VA Medical Center. The contract structure comprises a 6-month base period plus two option periods. Deliverables include production of PLGA fibers and screening of degradation profiles; coating of mRNA-LNP onto fibers with associated analyses; and production of optimized PLGA fibers.
The Contracting Officer retains discretion to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses received. Interested parties may submit inquiries to Contracting Specialist Matenoa Taufa at matenoa.taufa@va.gov. The Regional Procurement Office East in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania administers the contract. NAICS code 541720 and PSC code AN13 apply.
Notice text
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Pre-Solicitation Notice for notice of intent to award a sole source contract. This is not a solicitation. The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to negotiate a sole source contract for a 6-month base period plus two (2) option periods with Missouri University of Science & Technology (MS&T). The requirement is for the construction of a biodegradable polylactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA) fiber scaffold.
Contract tasks with the associated deliverables:
Production of PLGA fibers and screen degradation profile.
Coating of mRNA-LNP onto fibers and analyses.
Production of the best PLGA fibers.
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Missouri University of Science & Technology (MS&T) is the exclusive producer and distributor of electrospun acid fibers and associated services. The PLGA fiber scaffold is constructed to allow binding and releasing mRNA-LNP vaccines against HIV.
This procurement is being conducted IAW FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies 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 is because the Government asserts that Missouri University of Science & Technology (MS&T), is the only contractor that can produce these specific services required by the Research and Development Service at Bronx VA Medical Center.
Interested persons may contact the Contracting Specialist via email at Matenoa.taufa@va.gov regarding this procurement. The determination to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C24E26Q0088_1.docx | DOCX document |
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