B537--INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE- GRACIELA VEGA DEBIEN SERVICE - FY22: Qualitative Analyst Service

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS), Network Contracting Office 8 intends to negotiate a sole source contract under the authority of FAR part 13.106-1(b). The associated NAICS code for this service is 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services with a size standard of $16.5M and PSC Code B537 Special Studies/AnalysisMedical/Health. The identified vendor is Graciela Vega Debien.

A service contract of 12 months is anticipated. Analyst required for a TBI and ECORE research protocol is highly specialized and can only be done by the consultant that collaborated in the in the specific aims for both research plans. Such services can only be performed by mentioned vendor Dr. Graciela Vega Debien, which is the only vendor whose work and capabilities directly align with the specific objectives of VACHS.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. It is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received no later than 10:00 am EST on Tuesday, May 24, 2021. Via email to Elder Vazquez-Melendez, Contract Specialist at elder.vazquezmelendez@va.gov