AN22--Research Services - Electrical Engineering Research Consulting Services Presolicitation Notice with Intent to Sole Source

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 twelve (12) month base period and four (4) annual option years with Loparo Consulting, 12310 Caves Road, Chesterland, OH 44026 to obtain consulting services to compare therapy methods for stroke and Parkinson patients for arm and hand rehabilitation research support services for the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, Research Office. This is a continuation of previous research with Dr. Loparo. He has the expertise that is required for the testing and evaluation of outcomes based on the study parameters. Hiring a different company is not feasible and would delay the critical research trial and create a duplication of efforts. Loparo Consulting is the only company that can provide the specialized continued research services required. Since the intent is to procure this on a sole source basis, no solicitation will be posted to FedBizOps (FBO). The applicable NAICS code is 541690 with a $19 MIL size standard. The PSC is AN22. The authority for this action is FAR 6.302.1-1 Only One Responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

Interested persons may contact the Contracting Officer via email at annmarie.stewart@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.